city guide - VVV Maastricht

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city guide
: city 2
: culture 24
: shopping 48
: culinary & out on the town 60
: active in South Limburg 84
: practical information 95
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: city
Maastricht:
a true star among cities
Welcome to Maastricht, one of the oldest cities
in the Netherlands – a city that has ripened well
with age, like good wine, with complex and lively
cultural overtones added over centuries by the
Romans, Germans and French. This rich cultural
palette is the secret behind the city’s attractiveness, drawing visitors to the historic city centre
and a wealth of museums and festivals – making
each visit a fascinating new experience.
But Maastricht is also a vibrant
and contemporary city with a
rich landscape of upmarket as
well as funky boutiques and a
wide range of restaurants &
cafés serving everything from
local dishes, hearty pub food,
and great selections of beer
to the very best haute cuisine.
And of course its location also
makes Maastricht special – in
the heart of the South Limburg
hill country and nestled in the
Meuse River Valley. Is it any
wonder that Maastricht is such
a great place for a day out, a
weekend getaway, or a longer
holiday?
Maastricht: a true star
among cities.
Welcome
If you pass by the most famous
square in Maastricht, you will
undoubtedly notice the fantastic and colourful set of figures
representing the Carnival
orchestra ‘Zaate Herremenie.’
The Carnival celebration, or
‘Vastelaovend’ as it is called
by the locals, lasts only three
days, but this trumpet player
welcomes visitors to the
Vrijthof all year round.
: city / welcome
: city / zicht op Maastricht
Compact and
pedestrianfriendly
The centre of Maastricht is
compact and easy to explore on
foot. Large areas are pedestriansonly and most sites are within
walking distance. The old
St. Servaas bridge links the old
centre with the trendy Wyck
district, and from the adjacent
Ceramique district you can
cross back over the river
via the designer suspension
bridge, the ‘Hoeg Brogk’, and
cut through the park back to
the centre. With an amazing
variety of sights, sounds and
flavours spread along a compact
network of attractive streets on
both sides of the river, you’ll
never feel lost but very much
at home.
'Mestreechter Geis'
The mentality of the city’s
residents is characterised by
charm, lightheartedness, the
ability to laugh at themselves
when necessary, and what the
French call joie de vivre. This
is also what the artist, Mari
Andriessen, had in mind
when he designed this bronze
figure for the square by the
Stokstraat. The jaunty statue
of ‘Mestreechter Geis’ speaks
to the heart of most city
residents. Just ask one of the
locals what they think of their
'Mestreechter Geis' and it will
become obvious.
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A true son
of Maastricht
The king of waltz music, Andre
Rieu, was born and raised in
Maastricht. The world-famous
violinist and conductor draws
sellout crowds with his Johan
Strauss Orchestra throughout
Europe, America, Australia
and Japan. In spite of his extremely busy schedule, Andre Rieu
remains loyal to the city of his
birth: each year, he gives a
number of outdoor summer
concerts on the Vrijthof. In
July 2011, the Vrijthof square
will once again form the decor
for a spectacular evening.
Discover
Maastricht on
your mobile
‘Zicht op Maastricht’
Biography of a city
Maastricht is taking an innovative approach to its history. In
a website chock-full of information and unique activities, the
city’s present is constantly linked to its rich past.
Like people, a city too
has biography: a cultural
biography, that is. Zicht op
Maastricht is working on
compiling this biography.
www.zichtopmaastricht.nl
contains all of the elements that
make the city what it is today.
The city’s stories are key to
this: these stories are being
supplied by cultural heritage
institutions, academics and
professional (and amateur)
historians, but mostly by natives
of Maastricht themselves!
The biography features four
“identities” which have all
made their mark on the city:
Roman fortress, medieval
religious capital, fortified
city and early industrial
centre. These are the periods
that have defined the historical
face of the city. Files, timelines
and interactive maps invite the
website’s visitors to discover
the city’s history in a variety
of ways.
Maastricht now has
another mobile website:
www.maastrichtmap.nl.
You can explore the city
centre of Maastricht via this
website and the GPS receiver in
your smart phone. Historic information is provided by “Zicht op
Maastricht”. VVV Maastricht
provides all the practical information about the city such as
shopping, cafés & restaurants,
and car parks. So if you're looking for a good restaurant or more
information about the Basilica
of St. Servatius, just surf to
maastrichtmap.nl on your
mobile and discover Maastricht!
: city / history
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'Het
Dinghuis'
1204
Maastricht is granted medieval
city rights. During the Middle
Ages, Maastricht comes under
the rule of the Duke of Brabant
and the Prince Bishop of Liege
(joint rule).
Historic Maastricht
Not only does Maastricht compete with Nijmegen for the
honorary title of “oldest Dutch city”, Maastricht is also the
second monumental city in the Netherlands. The city is a
living and breathing outdoor museum, and the streets are
full of reminders that the city once served as a Roman post,
a city of pilgrimage, a medieval fortified city, and one of
the first centres of the Dutch industrial revolution.
Roman era
Around the beginning of the
Common Era, the Romans drove
the Celts out of Maastricht and
build a bridge over the Meuse
(‘Maas’ in Dutch) River. The name
Maastricht comes from the Latin
term Mosae Trajectum, which
means ‘crossing-place on the
Meuse.’
Religious centre
380
Bishop St. Servatius moves the
bishop’s see from Tongeren to
Maastricht. In the Middle Ages,
his grave draws large numbers
of pilgrims.
Fortified city
1579
The Spanish army led by
Alexander Farnese, the Duke of
Parma, conquers Maastricht.
1632
Stadhouder Frederik Hendrik
makes Maastricht part of
the 'Republiek der Verenigde
Nederlanden' (Republic of the
United Netherlands), consisting
of the Seven Provinces.
1673
The French Sun King, Louis XIV,
captures Maastricht. During the
attack on the city walls, the famous
musketeer d’Artagnan is killed.
1678
Maastricht returns to Dutch
rule. The region referred to as
Staats-Limburg becomes part
of the Generality Lands.
1794
Maastricht becomes part of the
French Republic. The French
abolish the system of joint rule
and give French citizenship to
all the residents.
1814
Maastricht again comes under
Dutch rule. General Dibbets
succeeds in keeping Maastricht
in Dutch hands during the
Belgian revolt of 1830.
Early industrial city
1830
With the purchase of the first
steam engine, Petrus Regout – a
glass and pottery manufacturer
in Maastricht - starts the process whereby the Netherlands
develops into the industrialised
nation it is today.
1976
The State University of Limburg
is established in Maastricht with
the goal of breathing new life
into the economy of Limburg
after the closure of the mines.
In 1996, its name was changed
to “Universiteit Maastricht”
(Maastricht University).
1991
The cooperative platform
e stablished by the Dutch,
German and Belgian provinces
in 1976 acquires legal status as
Meuse-Rhine Euregion. The
cooperation focuses primarily
on traditional universities,
universities of applied sciences
and the business community.
1992
Representatives of 12 European
countries sign the Treaty of
Maastricht leading to the
introduction of the euro.
2018
Together with partner cities
and regions, Maastricht has
now been confirmed as a
candidate for the European
Capital of Culture in 2018.
The Dinghuis is at the corner
of the streets Kleine Staat
and Grote Staat. The word
Staat used to mean “location
of the municipal authority”.
The name Dinghuis comes
from the verb dingen, which
means “to administer judgement”. Until the year 1650,
this was where the court
of Maastricht was located.
These days, the monument
houses the VVV Maastricht
(Maastricht Tourist Board).
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Vrijthof
One of the best-known squares in
the Netherlands, made famous by
events such as the Preuvenemint
(culinary extravaganza) and the
Andre Rieu openair concert. Sit
down at one of the many pavement cafes, relax and enjoy the
view of the St. Servaas Basiliek
(Basilica of St. Servatius) and the
monumental St. Janskerk
(Church of St. John), or let your
eye wander over to the ‘Zaate
Herremenie’, a fantastically
colourful group of figures created
by the local artists Han van
Wetering as a tribute to Carnival.
Districts with character
Maastricht is a city with a character all its own, and this
is particularly evident in the specific characteristics of the
various districts and neighbourhoods. Each district has its
own unique character – exemplified by its streets, shops,
restaurants, cafés and other places of entertainment.
Markt
The Markt (Market) is the
beating heart of Maastricht,
surrounded by historic buildings such as the 17th century
town hall as well as the elegantly
modern Council offi ces. It offers
everything a thriving city centre
should – from authentic weekly
markets to the hustle and bustle
of shops, cafes and other enterprises – guarded by Minckeleers
and his eternal flame.
Het Stokstraatkwartier
The Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek
(Basilica) is located here, where
hundreds of visitors light candles every day in honour of the
Sterre der Zee (Stella Maris, Star
of the Sea). Remains from the
Roman period can still be found
around the square and the surrounding streets that remind
one of Paris. The district is
named after the Stokstraat; formerly inhabited by the city’s
poor and now the most exclusive shopping street in town.
Jekerkwartier
A lively part of town surrounded
by the municipal park and the
old city walls and containing
much of the university, this district is characterised by the Jeker
stream that winds its way, above
as well as below ground, through the neighbourhood. The
ambience is welcoming and traditional with a focus on the creative arts, as it is a popular meeting
place for artists and students
and also accommodates a great
many galleries and art shops.
Wyck
Due to its location on the other
side of the river, Wyck has its own
special ambience and is well
known for its specialty delicatessen, art, and antique shops.
Besides shopping, you can also
enjoy fabulous lunches and dinners here. And if you arrive at
the local railway station, this is
the first part of Maastricht you
will see.
Céramique
The new Ceramique district,
known for its quality-of-life
architecture, lies south of Wyck.
It owes its name to the Societe
Ceramique, an industrial ceramics facility that once dominated the area. Since 1995, a new
and varied urban landscape has
been created here of offi ce and
apartment buildings designed
by internationally renowned
architects, the most striking of
which are the Bonnefanten
Museum and the Centre
Ceramique.
Belvédère
The historic inner harbour ’t Bassin - is located here with its
renovated warehouses and vaulted basements housing various
shops and restaurants. Over the
coming years, the rest of this
area in the Northwest of
Maastricht will be transformed
into a global village with a bit
of Manhattan, a touch of Milan,
a dash of the Latin Quarter, a
breath of Hyde Park, a taste of
Hollywood Boulevard and an
enormous English landscape
garden.
Villapark and Sint Pieter
A primarily residential neighbourhood with a great deal of
green, this district is bounded
by the St. Pietersberg Hill, the
Jeker valley and the municipal
park. The 300 year old Fort St.
Pieter and the famous marl caves
are located on and in the hill.
From the city centre, you can
easily walk to this neighbourhood, over St. Pietersberg Hill,
and on along the sloping vineyards into Belgium.
City limits and surroundings
The outer city limits and surroundings also have much to
offer. Amidst a beautiful landscape characterised by vineyards
and old-fashioned orchards,
you’ll also find top-quality restaurants and hotels. The green
hills offer great opportunities
for golfi ng, and the banks of the
Meuse River provide ample
opportunity for water sports
and other outdoor recreational
activities.
: city / student city
: city / congress city
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Meet in Maastricht
Maastricht is also an appealing location for a variety
of business events. Due to its central location in Europe,
the city is very easily accessible.
International student city
Maastricht is a vibrant and international student city.
Over 10% of its residents are students, almost half of whom
are from outside the country. This international ambience
is very much in line with the character and location of
Maastricht in the heart of the Meuse - Rhine Euregion.
Studium
Generale
As part of Maastricht
University, Studium Generale
organises a wide range of
events and activities in the
area of science, art & culture,
and society. These activities are a challenging and
stimulating addition to the
educational programmes,
and everyone is more than
welcome to attend.
www.maastrichtsuitburo.nl
Studying in Maastricht
Whoever wishes to study in
Maastricht has a wide range of
choices. The best known of these
is Maastricht University, famous
for its tried and tested problembased study programmes. The
Hogeschool Zuyd also has a base
in Maastricht with no less than
four art faculties: the Academy
of Visual Arts, the Academy
of Architecture, the Academy
of Music, and the Academy of
Theatre. The main branch of the
European Institute of Public
Administration, Study Centre
for European Affairs, is also
based in Maastricht, as is the
Maastricht School of Manage
ment, the largest international
business school in the Nether
lands. The international character of the city is also reflected
in the presence of the European
Journalism Centre, a training
institute for journalists and
other media professionals.
Maastricht as a
knowledge centre
When it comes to the future,
Maastricht is quite ambitious.
This is also evident from the
city’s Vision 2030 Document,
which states that Maastricht
aims to become a leading location
for high-quality knowledgebased technology within the
framework of a strong economy,
adequate job opportunities, and
a high quality of life environment.
The quality and international
nature of the educational opportunities present are an essential
condition for realising0020the
city’s dream of becoming a
leading centre of innovation.
Maastricht has extensive experience in hosting international
groups. Although the population of the city is a mere 118,000
residents, it has a relatively large
conference centre and many
hotel rooms. Maastricht has an
international focus, and is home
to many international institutes,
a university hospital and a university. This is only logical, given
the five airports in the area and
the high-speed, comfortable
train connections to Brussels,
London and Paris.
Organising a successful congress, conference, incentive,
trade fair or event depends on
two critical factors: the quality
of the accommodation and of the
surroundings. Maastricht and
South Limburg offer the perfect
combination of both.
A wide range of locations is
available to match every taste and
requirement, ranging from a
conference centre and both
traditional and design hotels to
exclusive and unique locations
such as underground chambers
and chateaus. The many squares,
bars, restaurants, cafe terraces,
the gastronomic atmosphere and
hospitality also make Maastricht
a delightful place to spend time
after your event is over. All of this
is enhanced further by the rolling hill country of South Limburg, a perfect setting for social
and team-building programmes.
The Maastricht Convention
Bureau will help you organise
your meeting, free of charge,
via objective information and
mediation. Prefer to take a look
around yourself? Feel free to use
the Venue & Service Finder on
www.maastrichtcongresbureau.nl
to find and contact the most
suitable venues or services for
your purposes.
Maastricht Congres Bureau
Kleine Staat 1, 6211 ED Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 328 08 38
F +31 (0)43 321 37 46
[email protected]
www.maastrichtcongresbureau.nl
1 f d3 MARK T
Maastrichts Exhibition &
Congress Centre (MECC
Maastricht)
Forum 100, 6229 GV Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 383 83 83
F +31 (0)43 383 83 00
www.mecc.nl
f I7 EDGE OF CITY CENTRE
Facts & Figures
f Number of rooms in budget hotels:
39
f
Number of rooms in standard hotels:
2.514
f
Number of rooms in luxury hotels:
1.472
f
Distance to Brussels Airport:
100 km
f
Distance to Antwerp Airport:
125 km
100 km
9 km
MECC Maastricht
1.650 pers.
30.000 m²
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Distance to Düsseldorf Airport:
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Distance to Maastricht-Aachen Airport:
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Largest conference centre:
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Capacity of largest auditorium:
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Capacity of largest exhibition space:
: city / walks and guided tours
Go Local
Maastricht is a great place to explore on foot, and
it’s even more fun to discover the stories behind
Maastricht with the help of a ‘local.’ The professional
guides working with VVV Maastricht are proud ‘locals’
who will enjoy showing you the most beautiful places
in their city.
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Interested in
a group walk?
If you would like more information
about tours for groups, just pick up
the “maastricht: for groups” brochure at the VVV Maastricht or go
to www.maastrichtgroepen.nl for
more information.
City walking tour with guide
A walking tour of the city
with guide is a must. Stories,
anecdotes and background
information make history come
alive. The guide will lead you
to the most beautiful spots in
the historic centre, including
the Stokstraat district, the Onze
Lieve Vrouweplein square and
basilica, the town ramparts, the
parks, the Jeker district, and the
Vrijthof with the monumental
St. Janskerk (Church of St. John)
and the St. Servaasbasiliek
(Basilica of St. Servatius).
DURATION approx. 1.5 hours
PRICE for adults: € 5.25
Children up to 12 years: € 4.25
STARTING POINT VVV Maastricht,
Kleine Staat 1, f d3 MARK T
INFORMATION T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
L ANGUAGE Dutch unless
specified otherwise
dates from 1 Jan to 23 Apr:
every Sat at 2:30 PM; 24 & 25 Apr
tour at 2:30 PM
30 Apr to 6 May daily at 2:30 PM
7 May to 26 June: every
Sat at 12:00 noon and 2:30 PM,
every Sun at 12:00 noon
2 July to 2 Sept: daily at 12:00
noon and 2:30 PM;
3 Sept to 9 Oct: Sat and Sun at
12:00 noon and 2:30 PM
5 Nov to 17 Dec: every Sat at
2:30 PM + 11 Nov at 2:30 PM
24 Dec to 7 Jan 2012: daily at 2:30
PM except for 25 and 26 Dec and
1 Jan
Tours in English/German:
22 and 23 Apr at 2:30 PM
1 May at 1:30 PM
26 June to 17 July Fri, Sat and
Sun at 1:30 PM
25 July to 2 Sept daily at 1:30 PM
1 Nov at 1:30 PM
17 Nov at 1:30 PM
Fortress city walking tour
with guide
During this walking tour,
the focus is on the military
history of the city and its fortifications. The guide leads
you to the old town ramparts,
the Helpoort (Hells Gate),
the Waldeckbastion and the
Kazematten (underground
fortifications).
PRICE for adults € 5.25
Children up to 12 years € 4.25
INFORMATION T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
L ANGUAGE Dutch
DATES 15 Oct to 30 Oct: daily
at 12 PM and 2:30 PM
Walking on your own
If you prefer to explore the
city on your own, there are
descriptions available at VVV
Maastricht of various walking
routes. Each route has a different theme: City walking tour,
Tour of the fortifications, Tour
of the Wyck district, Memorial
tablets tour, Sculpture tour,
Holy houses tour, Maastrichter
steen (a tour along natural stone
structures in the city centre of
Maastricht), a tour along the
Jeker stream, or the Vineyards
excursion.
DURATION 1.5 hours avg.
PRICE € 1.50 / € 2 / € 2.50
INFORMATION T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
LANGUAGES Dutch; the city and
fortress walking tour is also
available in English, German
and French.
: city / boat trips
City on the banks
of the Meuse
Maastricht thanks its existence to the Meuse River. After the
Romans built a bridge here to cross the river, a settlement
grew up along the river banks, which then developed into
what we now call Maastricht. From the water, you get to see
a whole different side of Maastricht. From the city centre,
you can cruise to the historic inner harbour, alongside
St. Pietersberg Hill, and towards Liège or Visé in Belgium.
Or book a special cruise, such as a Brunch Cruise,
a Saturday Night Cruise or a Pancake Cruise.
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Over water
The five passenger boats operated by Rederij Stiphout provide a
large number of regularly scheduled boat trips, ranging from a
brief cruise on the Meuse, a
brunch boat trip on a Sunday
morning, and a stylish Saturday
Night Cruise to a complete day
trip to Liege. There are many
possibilities, but they all
have one thing in common:
a boat trip really does get you
away from it all.
Cruise on the Meuse
This boat trip gives you an
excellent overall view of
Maastricht from the water.
The trip takes you past the
historic St. Servaas bridge, the
new Ceramique district, the
Gouvernement building and
St.Pietersberg Hill. Just before
the Belgian border, the boat
turns back towards the centre
of Maastricht.
DURATION approx. 50 minutes
Children 4 to 12 years € 4.50
Maaspromenade 58
Boat trip to the historic
inner harbour: ’t Bassin
This historic and fascinating
boat trip takes you through no
fewer than three sets of locks
and a tunnel which was part
of Maastricht’s fortifications.
In the inner harbour, ’t Bassin,
you’ll have a beautiful view of
the historic cellars along the
quayside, which now house
various shops and restaurants.
For this trip, please reserve
beforehand.
DEPARTURE 10.30 AM, 12.45 PM
and 3.15 PM
DURATION a bit over 2 hours
price for adults € 10.00
INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE
STARTING POINT
Maaspromenade 58
Cruise on the Meuse with
a tour of the tunnels under
St. Pietersberg Hill
The same trip as described
above, but with a stop at St.
Pietersberg Hill. After cruising
for 20 minutes, you disembark
and walk up the hill, where you
are given a one-hour guided tour
of the marl tunnels by a VVV
guide. After the underground
tour, the cruise continues.
Attention: not suitable for people
who have difficulty walking.
DURATION approx. 3 hours
STARTING POINT
STARTING POINT
Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
or www.stiphout.nl
2 f E3 MARK T
Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
or www.stiphout.nl
f E3 MARK T
Maaspromenade 58
Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
or www.stiphout.nl
f e3 MARK T
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Boat trip Maastricht–Liège
(Round trip)
The boat cruises via the Meuse
to the locks at Ternaaien, where
it is locked 15 metres upwards to
the Albert Canal. Via this canal,
you proceed to the city centre of
Liege, where you arrive at about
12:30 PM to explore the city on
your own. The boat departs at
around 3 PM for the return trip
to Maastricht. Reservations
required beforehand.
(incl. a 2.5 hour break in Liege)
DEPARTURE 10 AM
PRICE round trip for adults
€ 22.50. Round trip for children
4 to 12 years € 13.75, one-way
trip for adults € 13.75, One-way
trip for children 4 to 12 years
€ 8.25
Boat trip Maastricht–Visé
with a visit to the weekly
market of regional products
(Round trip)
During the boat trip to the lovely
Belgian town of Vise, you pass
two sets of locks and are served a
hot cup of coffee with vlaai
(sweet flan). At around 11:30 AM,
the boat anchors near the centre
of Vise, where you have the
opportunity to visit the weekly
market with regional products.
The boat departs at around 13:30
PM for Maastricht. Reservations
(incl. 2 hour break in Vise)
DEPARTURE 9.30 AM
PRICE incl. coffee/lemonade and
vlaai (sweet flan): Adults € 20.50
STARTING POINT
STARTING POINT
Maaspromenade 58
Maaspromenade 58
Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
or www.stiphout.nl
f e3 MARK T
Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
or www.stiphout.nl
f e3 MARK T
4-locks boat trip
This boat trip circles around
Maastricht over Dutch and
Belgian waters and passes
through 4 locks, including
the well-known lock at
Ternaaien. Reservations
DURATION 4 hours
DEPARTURE 11.15 AM
STARTING POINT
Maaspromenade 58
Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
or www.stiphout.nl
f e3 MARK T
Saturday Night Cruise
Between 7 May and 17
December, on every first and
third Saturday of the month,
you can enjoy a stylish and
memorable evening cruise,
complete with a cold and hot
buffet plus entertainment. The
cruises have various themes,
and reservations are required
beforehand.
DURATION 4 hours
DEPARTURE 8 PM
Brunch boat trip
From 10 April to 11 December,
on every second and fourth
Sunday of the month, you can
take part in a fun brunch boat
trip. An ample brunch buffet
with cold and hot dishes helps
make this an enjoyable excursion
for the entire family. Reser
vations required beforehand.
DURATION 2 hours
DEPARTURE 11 AM
Children 4 to 12 years € 1.50 per
year of age
Pancake Cruise
An afternoon boat trip on the
Meuse, complete with delicious
pancakes which you garnish
yourself with bacon, apple or
warm cherries: scheduled on
every fourth Sunday of the
month from 24 April to 27
November – reservations need to
be made beforehand.
DURATION 2 hours
DEPARTURE 2:30 PM
STARTING POINT
STARTING POINT
Maaspromenade 58
Maaspromenade 58
Maaspromenade 58
Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
or www.stiphout.nl
f e3 MARK T
Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
or www.stiphout.nl
f e3 MARK T
Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
or www.stiphout.nl
f e3 MARK T
STARTING POINT
: city / city tours
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Tour C Three tours in one: the tour of the city in
an American school bus is followed by a guided
tour in the underground marl tunnels beneath the
St. Pietersberg Hill, after which you will board a
boat for a cruise returning you to the city centre.
DEPARTURES 11 AM and 1 PM
PRICE adults € 18.00; children 4 to 12 years € 11.75
DEPARTURE
Bella Vespa, La Dolce Vespa Rental
Go on an unforgettable Vespa tour through the
South Limburg Hill Country. Vespa rental + quality
picnic hamper €49.50 p.p incl. Vespa route map +
free parking! Shuttle bus and transport to other
locations possible. Call Reservations, Every Day!
T +31 (0)43 609 07 05
For more information and fun packages:
www.ladolcevespa.nl
Vrijthof Maastricht
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Guided tours of Maastricht
Stiphout Tours & Trips offers tours of Maastricht
in an American school bus, introducing you to the
historic city centre, the new Ceramique district, the
‘Gouvernement’ complex, and St. Pietersberg Hill.
The bus departs from the Vrijthof, and you can
choose from 3 different tours:
Tour A An interesting tour in an oldtimer bus
through historic as well as modern Maastricht.
DURATION approx. 55 minutes
DEPARTURES 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM
Rederij Stiphout
T +31 (0)43 351 53 00
or www.stiphout.nl
Scheduled tours:
8 Jan. to 2 Apr.
every Saturday
5 Apr. Mar. to 2 Jul. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
5 Jul. to 3 Sep. daily except Sunday and Monday
6 Sep. to 29 Oct. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
5 Nov. to 17 Dec. every Saturday
20 Dec. to 7 Jan. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
No City Tours on 24 and 31 December.
Sightseeing City Tram
The City Tram is a well known site as it takes
visitors on tours through the historic centre of
Maastricht, and it now offers a first-ever attraction: first tourist tram running on natural gas!
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION :
Maaspromenade 58 / 6211 hs Maastricht
T +31 (0) 53 351 53 00 / www.stiphout.nl
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DEPARTURE TIMES
8 Jan to 9 Apr: Sat and Sun 12 noon to 4 PM
9 Apr to 30 Oct: daily from 11 AM to 5 PM
31 Oct to 3 Dec: Sat and Sun 12 noon to 4 PM,
3 Dec to 8 Jan Sat, Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu 12 noon
to 4 PM
PRICES Adults € 6.00 / 65+ € 5.00 / children 4 -12
years € 4.00; Students € 4.00 / groups of 15 or
more € 5.00 p.p.
DURATION 40-45 min.
DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL from the Vrijthof opposite
the Theater a/h Vrijthof (Vrijthof Theatre).
Tour B Similar to Tour A, but at the end of the
bus tour, the bus takes you to the St. Pietersberg
Hill, where you will board a boat for a cruise on
the Meuse ending in the city centre.
DEPARTURES 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM
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T +31(0)6 29 05 52 32 / [email protected]
www.touristram.nl
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La Dolce Solex, Electric Bicycle Rental
Explore Maastricht and surroundings in a modern
and trendy fashion in only a few hours! Rent an
Electric Eco-Solex or a Velo Solex bicycle for only
€35 incl. free Solex route map + free Parking.
For more information and fun packages:
www.ladolcesolex.nl. Open 7 days/week 8 AM
- 10 PM also Sundays and holidays.
Postwagenstraat 8 (Brusselseweg)
6219 NP Maastricht / T +31 (0)43 609 07 05
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Carnival
Complete with processions, a tipsy
brassband contest and street carnival.
6 to 8 March, City centre.
www.tempeleers.nl
Flikken Maastricht (Maastricht Cops) file
Solve a high-profile murder in the Maastricht city centre. Just imagine you’re Floris Wolfs, the main character in the Dutch television series Flikken Maastricht.
On sale at VVV Maastricht, Kleine Staat 1,
6211 ED Maastricht T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
www.vvvmaastricht.eu.
PRICE € 15.95 each
Only available in Dutch.
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City tour Maastricht
Tour of Maastricht by horse-drawn carriage;
duration of trip: approx. 45 min.
Departure from Onze Lieve Vrouweplein
square Maastricht. T +31 (0)6 55 17 34 32
www.citytourmaastricht.com
During good weather year-round.
PRICE Adults € 10.00 p.p., children € 5.00 p.p.
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Eco-tram Maastricht
Experience the city centre of Maastricht on the solar
eco-tram and listen to a fascinating explanation of
the city in various languages.
starting point Near market square
(Hoenderstraat), Vrijthof square
(near bus stop). www.zonnetrein.nl.
Daily 11 AM-5 PM.
PRICE adults: € 5.00 p.p., children: € 3.00 p.p.
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Schatten uit Moskou
(Treasures from Moscow)
The exhibition presents the top 90 of
Dutch 17th century drawings from the
collection of the Pushkin Museum.
17 March to 12 June,
Bonnefantenmuseum.
www.bonnefanten.nl
Inner-city harbour ‘t Bassin
This historic inner harbour lies in the centre of
Maastricht (approx. 500 m from the Market) and can
accommodate 70 boats.
't Bassin 98, Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 390 03 95 / M +31 (0)6 53 96 03 49
www.tbassin.nl
PRICE see website for rates.
The harbour master is present every day from
9 AM to 7 PM.
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Wintertuin (Winter garden)
A selection of masterpieces from
the ‘classic’ moderns of the Liege (b)
based MAMAC ranging from Ensor,
Gauguin, Léger to Picasso.
18 March to 19 June,
Bonnefantenmuseum
www.bonnefanten.nl
Duringtefaf
Theatre, dance, opera and music festival with an international programme.
16 to 27 March,
Theater aan het Vrijthof
www.tijdenstefaf.nl
TEFAF Maastricht (The
European Fine Art Fair)
International Artfair.
18 to 27 March, MECC Maastricht.
www.tefaf.com
Ragweek
A charity week of activities organised
by students.
16 to 23 March, various locations.
www.ragweek.unimaas.nl
Jazz Maastricht Masters
Jazz festival in theatre setting with
an international programme.
25 and 26 March,
City centre.
www.jazzmaastricht.com
Made in Europe Filmfestival
Film festival with programme in
Maastricht, Genk and Aachen.
5 to 10 April,
Lumière Cinema Maastricht.
www.madeineurope.nu
De lentebeurs
A spring fair with fashion, house
hold appliances and much more.
13 to 20 April,
MECC Maastricht
www.lentebeurs.com
Amstel Gold Race
Annual tour through South Limburg.
17 April, start in Maastricht and
finish in Valkenburg.
www.amstelgoldrace.nl
Queensday
National holiday with music,
cultural stages and street markets.
30 April, Onze Lieve Vrouwewal.
www.queensdaymaastricht.nl
Maastricht Toneelstad
Festival
A week of theatre in Maastricht
with performances and a focus on
new developments in the trade.
7 to 14 May,
various locations
www.maastrichttoneelstad.nl
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Springfair / Sint Servaasfair
Fair on the Vrijthof square.
6 to 15 May, Vrijthof square.
www.vvvmaastricht.eu
Week of St. Servatius
Processions on 8 and 15 May.
City centre.
www.sintservaas.nl or
www.sterrederzee.nl
Kunsttour Maastricht
Art events with expositions,
exhibitions and activities.
27 to 29 May, various locations
City centre.
www.kunsttour.com
Muze aan de Maas Summer
evening concerts 2011
Summer sounds will reflect off the
Meuse River.
4 and 5 June, Fun Valley
www.muzeaandemaas.nl
FashionClash
A 3-day fashion event.
10 to 12 June (under reserve)
www.fashionclash.nl
Maastrichts Mooiste
Running- and walking event
in Maastricht.
11 June, throughout the
city and its surroundings
www.maastrichtsmooiste.nl
Dancetour Maastricht
Open air dance party hosted by
top-DJ’s.
May/June, Market square.
www.dancetour.nl
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Coup Maastricht
Graduates and students of the art faculty organise a cultural programme.
June/July, various locations.
www.hszuyd.nl
Manus van Alles-festival
Multicultural festival organised by
neighbourhood residents.
26 June, Wittevrouweveld.
www.manusvanallesfestival.nl
Vertelfestival
Storytellers tell their tales in the city
park and around Maastricht.
August /September,
Aldenhofpark
www.vertelfestival.nl
International Vrijthof
Jeu de Boules Tournament
Jeu de Boules Tournament.
12 to 14 August, Vrijthof
www.vrijthoftoernooi.nl
22/23
Festival Bruis
World music festival.
September, Market square
www.bruismaastricht.nl
Open Monument day
Several monuments open their
doors for exhibition.
10 and 11 September,
various locations
www.openmonumentendag.nl
Het Parcours
Opening of the cultural season.
10 and 11 September,
various locations
www.hetparcours.nl
Heiligdomsvaart 2011
Great public procession of holy relics
held every seven years, now on the
theme of “Towards the Light”.
30 June to 10 July, City centre.
www.heiligdomsvaartmaastricht.nl
Maastricht aan Tafel
Restaurants will be serving delicious
three course meals for € 25.20.
1 to 14 August
www.maastrichtaantafel.nl
André Rieu
André Rieu performs in his hometown.
July, Vrijthof
INKOM
General introduction week for
students in Maastricht.
23 to 26 August,
throughout the city
www.inkom.nl
Musica Sacra Maastricht
Art festival with a broad and
international programme of music,
film en theatre.
16 to 18 September,
variuous locations.
www.musicasacramaastricht.nl
Preuvenemint
30th edition of a culinary festival
with a musical side programme.
25 to 28 August, Vrijthof
www.preuvenemint.nl
Popronde
Festival with live performances of
new, promising bands.
September, various locations
www.popronde.nl
Euregionale Kunstmani
festatie Maastricht
Art and crafts market with
Euregional products.
September, Onze Lieve
Vrouweplein / Thermenplein
www.maastrichtartpromotion.net
Festival Jong
A special youth festival with
theatre, film, music.
October, various locations
www.festivaljong.nl
L’Europe & l’Orgue
Organ festival.
July/August/September,
Sint Servaas Basiliek &
Onze Lieve Vrouwe Basiliek
www.orgelfestivalmaastricht.nl
Ridder Ronde
Cycle tour for professionals.
3 August, City centre
www.ridderronde.nl
Nederlandse Dansdagen
(Dutch Dance days)
A weekend full of past year’s highlights performed once more.
7 to 9 October, various locations
www.nederlandsedansdagen.nl
Maand van de Geschiedenis
(History month)
Activities throughout the
Netherlands to interest people
in the nation’s history.
October, various locations.
www.weekvandegeschiedenis.nl
Oktober Mergelmaand
A month with activities organised
around marlstone quarries in the area.
October,
various underground locations.
www.maastrichtunderground.nl
Kinderboekenweek
Theme week around children books.
5 to 15 October, various locations.
Woon Mooi
Living event that focuses on design
and decoration.
November, MECC Maastricht.
www.woon-mooi.nl
The Maastricht International
Poetry Nights
International poetry festival
that pays attention to writers
from different countries.
October, La Bonbonnière
www.maastrichtpoetry.com
World Press Photo
Exhibition of the winning photographs in various categories.
November, Centre Céramique.
www.centreceramique.nl
De 11e van de 11e
Official opening of the carnival
season.
11 November, Vrijthof square
www.de11devande11de.nl
Jumping Indoor Maastricht
International concourse hippique.
17 to 20 November,
MECC Maastricht
www.jumpingindoormaastricht.nl
Magical Maastricht
Christmas and Winter event.
November/december
www.magischmaastricht.nl
Interclassics & Topmobiel
Two classic car fairs
MECC Maastricht.
13 to 15 January 2012,
MECC Maastricht
www.ic-tm.nl
Gastronomy Week
The European Fine Food Fair and the
BBB are organised for culinary professionals from northwest Europe.
EFFF January /February 2012
BBB January/February 2012
MECC Maastricht
www.weekvandegastronomie.nl
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Capital of
Culture 2018
Maastricht is the perfect place for taking in some
culture. The city has it all, including a rich cultural history. You'll find dozens of beautiful historic
monuments as well as examples of modern architecture, adventurous underground cultural tours
and characteristic church towers, exciting festivals
and exhibitions and breathtaking performances.
Whatever your particular favourites, all your senses
will enjoy the experience to the fullest. After all,
there's a reason why Maastricht has been such
a favourite destination for over 2000 years.
Together with its partner
cities and regions, Maastricht
has set its sights high: to
become the cultural capital
of Europe in 2018. Not only
is the title important, but
the road to get there is just
as crucial. This is why there
will be an even greater focus
on the arts and culture in
Maastricht during the
coming years. So be sure
to keep a sharp eye out for
cultural events in Maastricht.
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Heiligdomsvaart
Maastricht is preparing
to celebrate the 54th
Heiligdomsvaart (great
public procession of holy
relics), which will focus on
the theme of “Ad Lucem /
Towards the Light”. Once
every seven years, in line
with a centuries-old tradition, thousands of pilgrims
come to Maastricht to visit
the grave of the first Bishop
of Maastricht, St. Servatius.
For a period of 10 days,
from 30 June to 10 July 2011,
Maastricht and in particular
the Basilica of St. Servatius
will again be welcoming
the many pilgrims arriving
from inside and outside the
country. In addition to the
religious celebrations, a
varied cultural programme
will also be offered.
Treasures from the past
Maastricht has no fewer than
two basilicas and various churches, treasure rooms, ruins and
town ramparts as well as a great
many historic façades. Built
centuries ago, they are still
treasured today. These treasures
from the past give us an idea of
how people lived in previous
generations, just like contemporary buildings will tell future
generations about life in the 21st
century.
Religious heritage
The core of the medieval transept basilica of St. Servatius
dates from approx. 1000 and
was built above the grave of
St. Servatius (St. Servaas).
Maastricht keeps its greatest
treasures in the treasure room
of the basilica: the shrine
(Noodkist), the drinking beaker
and the bust of St. Servatius.
The collection also includes
precious metals, ivory, silk
fabrics, paintings and statues.
The treasure room of the 11th
century transept basilica named
after ‘Onze Lieve Vrouwe
Sterre der Zee’ (Our Lady, Star
of the Sea) is no less splendid
and magnificent, containing
various sacred objects of art
and fine craftsmanship: richly
embroidered choir hats and
chasubles, relics, procession
banners, and religious silver
objects and statues. The Gothic
St. Janskerk (Church of St. John)
is also part of the city’s rich
religious heritage. Originally
a Roman Catholic parish
church, it was converted into a
Protestant church in 1632. It has
a very special pulpit, beautiful
gravestones and wall paintings,
and the monumental Binvignat
organ.
New uses
The inhabitants of Maastricht are
quite inventive, especially when
it involves the preservation of
their precious cultural heritage.
Over the years, various churches
and monasteries were in danger
of disappearing forever, but passionate entrepreneurs succeeded
in saving them by finding new
uses for them. The 15th century
Kruisherenklooster (Monastery
of the Crutched Friars) and its
monumental church are a beautiful illustration of this: the entire
complex was transformed into an
innovative and contemporary
design hotel while at the same
time preserving it as a monument. Another example: the former 13th century Dominicanen
kerk (Dominican church) and
convent complex has been transformed into a national awardwinning bookshop, also while
preserving its past.
Schatkamer Sint Servaas
Magnificent treasury with valuable
religious art objects dating from the
6th century onwards.
Keizer Karelplein
6211 TC Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 04 90
www.sintservaas.nl
Admission fees to the treasure
room including the basilica:
Adults: € 3.80. 65+/18-/
Students: € 2.30. Children 18
or younger (accompanied by
a parent): free. Groups (of 9 or
more): € 3.30 p.p.
Groups of pupils/students
under teacher supervision:
€ 1.50 p.p.
Note: You must be able
to produce proof of age/
identification on request.
Opening hours: Weekdays from
10 AM to 5 PM; Sundays from
12:30 PM to 5:00 PM; Guided
tours: May to Oct 1 PM and 3 PM
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Schatkamer Onze Lieve
Vrouwebasiliek
Basilica treasury with objects of
religious art and craftsmanship.
O.L. Vrouweplein 20, 6211 HE
Maastricht, T +31 (0)43 321 32 55
www.sterre-der-zee.nl
Entrance fee for adults: € 3.00
p.p. children (to 12 years): € 1.00
p.p. Opening hours: Easter to All
Saints’ Day: daily 11 AM-5 PM
except for Sun 1 PM-5 PM
Sint Janskerk
Beautiful Gothic church dating from
the 13th century with a unique pulpit, beautiful gravestones and wall
paintings, and a striking 70m tower.
Vrijthof square, Maastricht
Henric van Veldekeplein
entrance Admission to the
church is free. Admission to the
tower: Adults € 1.50,
children 12 and under € 0.50.
Open from Easter to Nov:
Mon - Sat 11 AM - 4 PM.
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and houses a carillon with 49
clocks, which is still regularly
played.
Beautiful
churches
The churches of Maastricht
are numerous and most are
well worth a visit. For detailed information on the churches listed below, go to:
www.zichtopmaastricht.nl
for virtual guided tours
through two basilicas in
Maastricht.
Romanesque churches
St. Servaas Basiliek,
Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek
Gothic churches:
Cellebroederskapel,
Dominicanerkerk,
St. Janskerk, St. Matthiaskerk,
Eerste Minderbroederskerk,
Nieuwenhof
Other churches:
Augustijnenkerk, Lutherse
kerk, Bonnefantenkerk- &
klooster, Jezuïetenkerk,
Tweede Minderbroederskerk,
Waalse kerk, Synagoge,
St. Martinuskerk, Koepelkerk
Maastricht
monuments
Enter the city via the Helpoort
(Hell’s Gate), the oldest city
gate in the Netherlands, which
long served as part of the city’s
fortifications after it was built
at the order of Henry I in 1229.
Now it houses an exhibition on
Maastricht as a fortified city.
The city’s fortifications include
the 5-sided Fort St. Pieter, built
in 1701-1702 on the northern
edge of St. Pietersberg Hill.
More examples of Maastricht’s
monuments are the Dinghuis,
which housed the sovereign
upper court in the 15th century
and now houses the VVV offices.
Or the Museum on the Vrijthof,
which housed the court of the
Duke of Brabant in the 14th
century and now serves as a
museum. The town hall building on the Market is another
historic monument. It was built
between 1659 and 1664 by Pieter
Post. The tower dates from 1684
Underground activities
A large part Maastricht’s cul
tural heritage is not readily
visible to the eye, as there are
almost as many cultural treasures below ground as there are
above ground. Take the remains
of the Roman era from the
second, third and fourth centuries on display in the basement
museum of the Derlon Hotel
or the underground museum,
‘Schuilen in Maastricht’
(Finding refuge in Maastricht),
set up in one of the caves in the
Kazematten (bunkers). This
museum is devoted to the shelters which were created during
World War II and the Cold War.
The city is also surrounded by
the Linie van Dumoulin, a network of underground tunnels
and mine shafts which served
to defend the city during times
of siege between 1575 and 1825.
The tunnels which were created
as a result of the practice of
mining marl for building purposes are also worth a visit. The
North Caves and the Zonneberg
Caves are located at St. Pietersberg Hill and the Cave of the
Jesuits is located at Canner Hill,
with sculptures from cultures
all over the world.
Helpoort
The Helpoort (Hell’s Gate), was
built in 1229 and is the oldest city
gate in the Netherlands. It is also
the only remaining city gate in
Maastricht. Staff are on hand to
provide explanations and answer
questions.
St. Bernardusstraat 24/b
6200 AE Maastricht
Entrance fee: Voluntary
contribution
Opening hours: (subject to
change) Easter Sunday to
autumn half-term inclusive:
every afternoon from 12:30
to 4:30 PM.
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Museumkelder Derlon
Objects from the second, third
and fourth centuries.
Plankstraat 21
6211 GA Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
Entrance fee: free of charge
Opening hours:
Sun from 12 PM to 4 PM
except on Carnival Sunday.
Town hall
The building dates from 16591664 and the tower was built
in 1684. It contains a carillon
with 49 clocks. The hall is open
to visitors.
Markt 78
6211 CL Maastricht
Entrance fee: free of charge
Opening hours: Mon to Fri
9 AM to 12:30 PM and
2 PM to 5 PM.
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Fort Sint Pieter
Relive the sieges of Fort Sint Pieter (1701-02) with
a guide. Explore the many embrasures alongside
the moat, the underground passageways, the
secrets of the well and of course the cannons.
The guided tour ends with a look into the mortar
gallery (1816-20) and a view of the surroundings
from one of the highest points in Maastricht.
Opening hours: see page 32.
Tickets: online via www.maastrichtunderground.nl
or call T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
Entrance fee for adults € 5.25 / children € 4.25
Tours available only with guide
Duration approx. 1 hour and 15 min.
Luikerweg 71, Chalet Bergrust
6212 NH Maastricht
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Caves of Mount St. Pieter
Not afraid of the dark? Then visit the famous "Caves of
St. Pieter." Over the centuries, the mining of marl in
the caves of St. Pieter has resulted in the formation of
a labyrinth of over 20,000 tunnels. The so-called block
breakers (cutters of marl) as well as various artists have
left their marks behind. The tunnels also served as a
place of refuge for residents during the many sieges of
Maastricht and during World War II. Some of the facilities then installed are still present.
Opening hours: see page 32
or call T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 / Entrance fee for adults
€ 5.25 / children € 4.25 / Tours available only with
guide / duration. approx. 1 hour
Grotten Zonneberg: Slavante 1
6212 NB Maastricht f EDGE OF CITY CENTRE
Grotten Noord: Luikerweg 71, Chalet Bergrust
6212 NH Maastricht
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Kazematten
These are a network of bunkers created on the
west side of Maastricht between 1575 and 1825.
During times of siege, these tunnels were used to
approach and surprise the enemy from under the
ground. Visit the cleverly constructed vaulted
chambers, the powder rooms and the imposing
bombproof shelters and find out more about this
unique monument of military engineering.
The Du Moulin Line
From 1773 to 1777, the fortifications expert Du
Moulin developed the plans for the Hoge Fronten
(high fronts), a complex of fortifications covering
an area of approximately 15 hectares. This complex
consists of a network of dry trenches and bastions
containing bomb shelters and mine galleries.
One of these spaces has been converted into
an exhibition area.
Opening hours: see page 32
or call T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
Entrance fee for adults € 5.25 / children € 4.25
Duration approx. hour
Opening hours: every Sun (except 6 March) at 3 PM.
In July and Aug, every Sun, Wed and Fri at 3 PM.
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
Admission fee adults € 5.25 /children € 4.25
Duration approx. 1 hour
Waldeckbastion (Tongerseplein)
Cabergerweg, Maastricht
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GUIDED TOURS:
North Caves
(Grotten Noord)
1 Jan to 2 Jan: daily at 12.30 PM
and 2 PM
7 Jan to 18 Feb: every Fri at 2 PM
and every Sat and Sun at
12:30 PM and 2 PM
19 Feb to 27 Feb: daily at
12:30 PM and 2 PM
2 March to 29 Apr: every
Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun at
12:30 PM and 2 PM; on 23,
24 and 25 Apr also at 11 AM
and 3:30 PM
30 Apr to 8 May: daily at
12:30 PM, 2 PM and 3:30 PM;
9 May to 1 July: daily at 12:30 PM
and 2 PM;
2 July to 4 Sep: daily at 11 AM,
12:30 PM, 2 PM and 3:30 PM
5 Sep to 14 Oct: daily at
12:30 PM and 2 PM; Sat and Sun
at 11 AM and 3:30 PM
15 Oct to 30 Oct: daily at 11 AM,
12:30 PM, 2 PM and 3:30 PM
31 Oct to 23 Dec: Wed and Fri
at 2 PM and Sat and Sun at
12:30 PM and 2 PM
24 Dec to 8 Jan 2012: daily at
12:30 PM and 2 PM
GUIDED TOURS IN ENGLISH
23, 24 and 25 Apr: daily at 2 PM
30 Apr t/m 1 July: Sat and Sun
at 2 PM; also at 2, 11, 12, 13 June
5 Sep to 30 Oct: Sat and Sun
at 2 PM
Grotten Zonneberg
1 Jan to 9 Jan: daily at 12.50 PM,
1.50 PM and 4.50 PM
15 Jan to 3 Apr: Sat and Sun
at 12:50 PM, 1:50 PM and 2:50 PM
except Sun 6 Mar.
4 Apr to 29 Apr: daily at
12:50 PM, 1:50 PM and 2:50 PM
30 Apr to 4 Sep: Mon to Sat from
10:50 AM to 3:50 PM, every
hour; Sun from 12:50 PM to
3:50 PM, every hour
5 Sep to 6 Nov: daily at
12:50 PM, 1:50 PM and 2:50 PM
7 Nov to 11 Dec: Sat and Sun at
12:50 PM, 1:50 PM and 2:50 PM
17 Dec to 8 Jan 2012: daily at
12:50 PM, 1:50 PM and 2:50 PM,
except for 24 and 25 Dec &
31 Dec and 1 Jan
GUIDED TOURS IN ENGLISH
2 July to 4 Sep: daily at 1:50 PM
GUIDED TOURS IN GERMAN
1 May: at 2:50 PM
2 to 24 July: Sat and Sun at
2:50 PM
25 July to 4 Sep: daily
at 2:50 PM
Kazematten
1 and 2 Jan: daily at 2.30 PM
8 Jan to 29 Apr: Sat and Sun at
2.30 PM + 25 Apr
30 Apr to 8 May: daily at 2:30 PM
+ Sat and Sun at 12:30 PM
14 May to 26 June: Sat and Sun
at 2.30 PM
2 July to 4 Sep: daily at 2:30 PM
Every Sat and Sun also at
12:30 PM
10 Sep to 9 Oct: Sat and Sun
at 12.30 PM and 2.30 PM
15 to 30 Oct: daily at 2:30 PM
Sat and Sun also at 2.30 PM
5 Nov to 18 Dec: Sat and Sun at
2:30 PM
24 Dec to 8 Jan 2012: daily
at 2:30 PM, Sat and Sun at
12.30 PM except for 25 &
26 Dec and 1 Jan.
GUIDED TOURS IN GERMAN
23 and 30 Apr Sat at 3 PM
24 Oct to 5 Nov Sat at 3 PM
Fort St. Pieter
3 Apr to 17 Apr: Sun at 12:30 PM
23, 24 and 25 Apr also at 12.30 PM
30 Apr to 8 May: daily at 12:30 PM
14 May to 26 June: Sat and at
12:30 PM + Thu 2 June
2 July to 4 Sep: Mon to Fri at
12:30 PM; Sat 12:30 PM, 2 PM
and 4 PM
Sun at 12.30 PM and 2 PM
11 Sep to 9 Oct: Sun at 12:30 PM
15 to 31 Oct: daily at 12:30 PM
Centuries of traditional
craftsmanship
The Historic Painting Museum
is located inside a 19th century
house with a unique printing
facility dating from around
1900 and an exhibition devoted
to the art of printing and illustrating. The De Keyzer brewery
is also an important historic
monument with equipment
dating from 1900-1920. An
exhibition devoted to the
historic municipality of St.
Pieter and the traditional marl
quarrying industry can be seen
at the Lichtenberg ruins.
Art and bric-a-brac
A wealth of galleries and art
dealers exhibit art, antique
and design from various
periods. But lovers of curiosities and bric-a-brac will also
feel very much at home in
Maastricht, as the streets are
dotted with shops overflowing
with a wealth of second-hand
items. And every Saturday
there is also a local antique
and bric-a-brac market across
from the railway station.
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Hoeve Lichtenberg
This is the oldest castle ruin in the
Netherlands, and it houses an exhibition devoted to the history of the
former municipality of St. Pieter.
Lichtenbergweg 2
6221 NG Maastricht
www.oudsintpieter.com
Entrance fee: voluntary donation
Opening hours: 24 Apr -6 Nov
every Sunday 12 PM - 4:30 PM
Steem beer brewery
De Keyzer NA Bosch
Traditional brewery located in an
industrial-archaeological monument
Wycker Grachtstraat 26
6221 CX Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
www.brouwerijbosch.nl
Admission price adults:
€ 9.00 p.p.. Guided tour every
Sat at 2 PM (except for 25 Dec)
Reservations required.
Starting point: VVV f d3 markt
Museum historical printing
Museum devoted to the art of printing
and illustrating: this unique printing
facility dating from 1900 together with
the collections are very illustrative.
Audiotour available NL/EN/DE/FR
Jodenstraat 22, 6211 ER Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 63 76
www.drukmuseum.nl
Entrance fee for adults: € 3.00 p.p.
Entrance fee for children (to 12
years): € 2.00 p.p. Opening hours:
Mar to July and Sep to Nov, Sat
1 PM - 5 PM f D3 MARK T
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Walk on by...
Architecture over the
centuries
Functionality, stability and aesthetics are the three
elements which architecture strives to balance. Maastricht
is an openair museum displaying the various styles applied
over the centuries to achieve that end. Explore the city and
discover the exciting interplay between old and new: the
seamless transition between historic monuments with
centuries-old façades and contemporary architecture as
the basis for the monuments of the future.
Old & new
The entire city centre of
Maastricht has been assigned
the status of a protected national
monument. The monumental
landmark buildings and beautifully decorated mansions
display a great variety of architectural styles from various
periods – from remains of the
early Roman period to buildings
with facades done in the
Maastricht Renaissance style.
The saddle roofs are another
example, combining functio
nality and aesthetics: the ample
attics under these roofs were
used to store food during the
many periods of siege. But
architecture is still very much
alive today. Walk around the
city and experience the seamless transition from historic
monuments and facades to
contemporary architecture and
the monuments of the future.
A beautiful example of the
latter is the Academy of Visual
Arts on the Herdenkingsplein,
designed by the Limburg architect Wiel Arets and described by
the UNESCO as one of the most
beautiful buildings of the 20th
century. The houses on the
historic Veldeke square are
prime examples of contem
porary urban architecture.
Memorial tablets are beautifully shaped
stones with the name and building date of a
house. Roughly 250 houses in Maastricht are
decorated with such stones. Brochures can
be purchased from VVV Maastricht with descriptions of special walks focusing on these
tablets.
Urban development
Ceramique is a brand-new
city district to the east of the
Meuse, named after the ceramics factory which once stood
here: the Societe Ceramique.
In 1987, Jo Coenen, the former
Government Architect, started
implementing his master plan
for the redevelopment of the
former factory grounds. He
c alled on internationally
renowned architects such as
Botta, Siza, Galfetti and Cruz
& Ortiz for the design of the
office and apartment buildings
which dominate the new area.
The Italian architect Aldo Rossi
designed the striking structure
which houses the Bonnefanten
Museum. Jo Coenen himself
designed the Centre Ceramique, a library and cultural
centre housed in a strikingly
transparent envelope. Impressive monuments of the city’s
industrial past also mark some
of the district’s architectural
highlights. Perhaps the
best example of this is the
Wiebenga building dating
from 1912, with a structural
design that set the tone for a
new era of concrete technology.
Appropriately, the structure
now houses the Dutch
Architectural Institute of
Maastricht, where exhibitions
can be viewed on the past,
present and future of archi
tecture in the Euregion.
Preparations are presently
underway for the redevelopment of Belvedere, a new city
district on the northern side of
the city. Current topics on the
developments in architecture
and design are addressed in a
varied exhibition programme
by NAiM/Bureau Europa
(Netherlands Architecture
Institute - Maastricht).
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City of festivals
Maastricht is increasingly gaining a reputation as a city of
festivals. Over the years, an extremely varied programme
of high-quality festivals has developed, appealing to young
and old alike. Maastricht was always a very musical city,
and there are individual festivals focusing on all kinds
of music: classical, pop, dance, jazz, chamber music, organ
music and medieval music. But there are also festivals
devoted to theatre, dance, poetry and new forms of contemporary culture. For updated information on programmes
and locations, go to: www.maastrichtsuitburo.nl
THE FESTIVALS
Festival Cement
A week of theatre in Maastricht
with 25 performances at different
places in the city.
21 to 27 february
www.festivalcement.nl
tijdenstefaf festival
Theatre dance and music festival
featuring an international programme.
16 to 27 March
www.tijdenstefaf.nl
Each year in September, the historic city centre serves as the
background for Musica Sacra, the festival of festivals, offering
opportunities to top musicians and new musical talent alike
to perform at various locations. But the extensive festival
programme also features theatre, film, exhibitions, events and
(walking) tours/excursions. Musica Sacra Maastricht is a festival
which sweeps up the entire city in its vibrational energy!
Jazz Maastricht Masters
Jazz festival in a theatre setting with
an international programme.
25 and 26 March
www.jazzmaastricht.com
Made in Europe Filmfestival
Film festival with programmes in
Maastricht, Genk and Aachen. 5 to
10 April, www.madeineurope.nu
Maastricht Toneelstad
Festival
An entire week full of theatre shows
at various locations.
7 to 14 May
www.theateraanhetvrijthof.nl
Festival with a very broad and
international programme of
music, film and theatre.
16 to 18 September
www.musicasacramaastricht.nl
Kunsttour Maastricht
Art events with expositions,
exhibitions and activities.
27 to 29 May
www.kunsttour.com
MECC Jazz Maastricht
The largest cultural jazz fair in
Europe with live jazz at various
locations.
28 and 29 October
www.meccjazzmaastricht.nl
Muze aan de Maas Summer
evening concerts 2011
Summer sounds will reflect
off the Meuse River.
4 and 5 June
www.muzeaandemaas.nl
Festival Jong
Theatre, film, music, workshops, games
and much more for young people.
October
www.festivaljong.nl
FashionClash
A 3-day fashion event.
10 to 12 June (under reserve)
www.fashionclash.nl
BACA 2011
Biennial Award for Contemporary Art.
Autumn
www.bonnefanten.nl
L’Europe & l’Orgue
Organ music festival in both
of thecity’s basilicas.
July/August
www.orgelfestivalmaastricht.nl
Nederlandse Dansdagen
The leading festival devoted to Dutch
dance in all its range and variety.
7 to 9 October
www.nederlandsedansdagen.nl
Cinema Luna
Open-air film presentations.
July/August
The Maastricht International
Poetry Nights
Poetry festival devoted to writers from
inside and outside the Netherlands.
October
www.maastrichtpoetry.com
Festival Bruis
Music festival at the Markt.
September
www.bruismaastricht.nl
Specific programme
information subject to change.
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the Liege-Maastricht Regency
style. Various temporary
exhibitions are also on display
devoted to art and traditional
craftsmanship in Maastricht
from more recent periods.
Surprising collections
Art can stimulate, seduce, surprise, shock or otherwise awaken
emotional responses, and this is the case in the many museums
and galleries dotting Maastricht. But you can also experience
ancient or more recent history by meeting Bèr the mosasaur,
Maastricht’s most famous giant reptile, or by absorbing more
recent stories focusing on traditional crafts or industrial innovations. In any case, your senses will definitely be stimulated.
Stories focusing
on Maastricht
The Museum of Natural History
(Natuurhistorisch Museum)
tells the story of nature in
and around Maastricht from
ancient times until the present.
The museum has an exhibition
of fossils, including the 66
million year old mosasaurus
Ber and a giant sea turtle.
To find out more about
Maastricht, you can visit the
Centre Ceramique, which
also houses the public library.
You can view a historic scale
model of the city, and various
exhibitions are organised
devoted to archaeology,
c ultural history, Maastricht
earthenware etc. Various cultural activities are also regularly
organised, including concerts,
lectures and workshops. The
Museum aan het Vrijthof is
housed in a 16th century chapter
house and has period rooms
from the 17 th and 18th centuries,
some of which have been
designed and furnished in
Art in the city
More works of visual art can
be viewed in the Bonnefanten
Museum. Some of these
are from historical periods,
including work by Jan van
Steffeswert, a medieval
Maastricht sculptor, 16th
century Flemish paintings,
and artworks from the early
Italian period which form an
exhibition. A great deal of
contemporary art is also on
display, with a focus on works
by internationally renowned
conceptual artists. Remember
to take in the central stairway
and the inside of the striking
and distinctive Cupola!
Finally, the Marres centre for
contemporary culture organises
a programme of exhibitions
and video displays, lectures,
performances and discussions.
Museum aan het Vrijthof
The museum will be closed in
2011 for renovations.
Located in a 16th century former
chapter house on the Vrijthof square,
this museum also has period rooms
from the 18th century.
Vrijthof 18, 6211 LD Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 13 27
www.museumaanhetvrijthof.nl
f C3 VRIJTHOF
TEFAF Masterpieces
Maastricht is practically synonymous with art, not in the least
because Maastricht has, since 1975, hosted the internationally
renowned TEFAF art and antique fair. Over 250 leading art
dealers display their masterpieces here against a very stylish and
elegant backdrop. And after the TEFAF fair has again come and
gone, the many museums and art galleries in the city continue
to provide art lovers with a great deal of pleasure and enjoyment.
Bonnefantenmuseum Maastricht
HISTORIC , MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
The Bonnefanten Museum has a beautiful
permanent collection plus rotating exhibitions.
The museum building designed by the Italian
architect Aldo Rossi - which he viewed as a
“visual factory” - is one of the landmarks of
the Maastricht skyline.
Open: Tue to Sun from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission price for adults: € 8.00
children 12 and under: free
Avenue Céramique 250 / 6221 kx Maastricht
t + 31 (0)43 329 01 90 / www.bonnefanten.nl
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Marres, centre for contemporary culture
For special exhibitions devoted to contemporary
art and design, visit Marres. The beautiful house
and the ecological town garden are worth a visit
on their own. Also visit Marres Books, with
its specialised collection in Photography and
Landscape etc.
Open: Wed to Sun 12 noon - 5 PM
Adults: € 5.00 p.p., students / youth / groups
from 5 people € 3.00 p.p., annual museum pass
and children up to 12 years: free.
Capucijnenstraat 98 / 6211 rt Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 327 02 07 / www.marres.org
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NAiM/Bureau Europa
For interesting exhibitions on architecture and
design, be sure to visit NAiM/Bureau Europa.
Each year, several different exhibitions are on
display in the monumental Wiebengahal (Wiebinga building), a structure dating back to 1912.
Exhibits on architecture and design are usually
displayed from sociological points of view. NAiM/
Bureau Europa also hosts activities on subjects
such as safety, migration and sustainability.
Opening hours: Tue to Sun 11 AM - 5 PM
Entrance fee: Adults € 5.00 p.p., students and
young people aged 18 and under € 3.00 p.p.
children 12 years and younger free
Avenue Céramique 226 (entrance from museum
side Daemslunet 1c) / 6221 kx Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 350 30 20 / www.bureau-europa.nl
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Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht
Take a trip through time from the carbonaceous
period and the Cretaceous Sea, with the giant mosasaur (meaning Meuse lizard) fossil, to the aquarium
with fish species presently inhabiting the streams of
Limburg. View the animals of the forested hillsides,
the chalk grasslands, and the gravel pit pools or check
out the older ‘brown’ section of the museum. The
‘dynamic expo’ illustrates the dynamic interactions
between man and nature. You can also take a peek
inside a real beehive with buzzing bees.
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 10 AM-5 PM, Sat & Sun
2 PM to 5 PM, for holiday hours see website below
Entrance fee: adults € 4.50,
children to 12 years: € 3.00
De Bosquetplein 7 / 6211 kj Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 350 54 90 / www.nhmmaastricht.nl
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Petit Déjeuner 70 x 150
Fragment from La Plage 160 x 120
Galerie Guy Olivier
"I'll be back shortly! I'm off again – from Zwolle
to Maastricht to Liège and back, and on my
cycle through Maastricht."
Guy Olivier (Maastricht, 1964) lives and works
in Liège. His work can be seen in Maastricht
at least twice a year during exuberant viewing
parties.
Jessica Durlacher:
”Looking at these paintings, you feel a sense of quickness and intensity, but also precision and a great feeling for colour. There's flirting going on, drinking and
laughing – an intensity of action and anecdotes that is
intriguing and sometimes seems even a bit traditional
though with a contemporary twist.”
For information, visit the website
(www.guyolivier.com) or e-mail the artist
directly ([email protected]). The gallery
in Liège is open to visitors by reservation.
Frans T. Stoks:
”...Guy Oliviers’ style is still inimitably his own
and very recognisable: wipes, curls, bursts and strokes
applied vigorously and energetically.”
Centre Céramique
LIBRARY | EXHIBITIONS | CULTURAL HERITAGE
Centre Ceramique is at the Plein 1992 square
between the Wyck and Ceramique districts. There’s
always something going on here: a fascinating
exhibition, a concert, or a variety of other activities,
or you can grab a coffee and sit down with a paper,
visit the library, or go online for free. The building
itself, designed by the architect Jo Coenen, and the
view from above are also well worth seeing.
Gouvernement aan
de Maas-Provinciehuis
(government buildings)
Rotating exhibitions devoted
to art & history.
Limburglaan 10, Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 389 70 69
Opening hours: Mon closed, Tue & Thu 10:30 AM 8:30 PM, Wed & Fri 10:30 AM - 7 PM,
Sat 10:30 AM - 3 PM, Sun 1 PM - 5 PM.
Admission is free.
‘t Brandweer
Capucijnenstraat 21
6211 RN Maastricht
www.sam-ateliers.nl
f F/G7 EDGE OF CITY CENTRE
f C2 MARK T
T +32 (0)475 385 102 (Marieke and Guy)
[email protected]
www.guyolivier.com
Avenue Céramique 50 / 6221 kv Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 350 56 00 / www.centreceramique.nl
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: cultuur / film
: cultuur / institutions and podia
MUSIC
CONCERT HALLS
Limburgs Symfonie Orkest
p.a. Statenstraat 5
6211 TB Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 350 70 00
www.limburgssymfonieorkest.nl
Cellebroederskapel
Cellebroedersstraat 4
6211 PK Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 39 49 (information)
www.cellebroederskapel.nl
f B3 Vrijthof
Enjoying a film
Mastreechter Staar
Royal Choral Society
T +31 (0)43 367 03 79
www.mastreechterstaar.nl
Film fans can also enjoy themselves in Maastricht – home
to the Pathé Maastricht cinema and the Filmhuis Lumière
(art cinema). The latter organises the international Made
in Europe Filmfestival each year. Both cinemas provide a
varied programme of popular films, classics, cult films and
films focusing on specific themes. In the summer months,
you can even enjoy outdoor film shows: sociable happenings in parks and other outdoor sites in Maastricht.
Opera Zuid
Voormalige OLV Kerk
van Goede Raad
Malpertuisplein 60, Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 01 66
www.operazuid.nl
UIT!
A subscription to the monthly
magazine UIT (Out on the
town) keeps you regulate
updated on everything that’s
happening in Maastricht in
terms of entertainment - with
simple event calendars, inspiring tips, background articles
and special offers. Or visit
www.maastrichtsuitburo.nl
Pathé Maastricht
Wilhelminasingel 39
6221 BE Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 325 84 61
www.pathe.nl/maastricht
f f2 w yck
Filmhuis Filmtheater
Lumière
Bogaardenstraat 40b
6211 SP Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 40 80
www.lumiere.nl
f c2 mark t
Stichting intro in situ
Podium and workplace for
contemporary music and sound
Capucijnengang 12
6211 RV Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 325 05 11
www.stichtingintro.nl
f c2 mark t
Muziekgieterij Maastricht
Podium for pop music
Bankastraat 3
6214 XN Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 343 33 37
Concertzaal Willem Hijstek
Conservatorium Maastricht
Bonnefantenstraat 15
6211 KL Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 346 66 80
www.hszuyd.nl/conser
vatoriummaastricht
f c5 jekerkwartier
Concertzaal Wyck
Conservatorium Maastricht
(School of Music)
Franciscus Romanusweg 90
6221 AH Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 346 62 60
www.hszuyd.nl/conservatoriummaastricht
f f2 w yck
Henri Hermanszaal
Kumulus Centrum voor
de Kunsten
Department of Music/Dance
St. Maartenspoort 2
6221 BA Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 350 56 69
www.kumulus.nl
f f3 w yck
THEATRE: PODIA AND
PERFORMING ARTS
COMPANIES
Theater aan het Vrijthof
Vrijthof 47
6211 LE Maastricht
Ticket office (also for information)
T +31 (0)43 350 55 55
www.theateraanhetvrijthof.nl
f c3 Vrijthof
‘t Magisch Theatertje
Molenweg 4
6225 NC Maastricht / Amby
T +31 (0)43 363 08 26
www.magisch-theatertje.nl
Theatre production house
Het Huis van Bourgondië
Hoogfrankrijk 27
6211 RK Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 99 60
www.huisvanbourgondie.nl
f b2 mark t
Timmerfabriek
Boschstraat 5-7
Maastricht
www.muziekzaaltimmerfabriek.nl
f d1 Belvédère
AINSI
Lage Kanaaldijk 112-113
6212 NA Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 323 32 65
www.ainsi.nl
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Theater Kumulus
Herbenusstraat 89
6211 RB Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 350 56 56
www.kumulus.nl
f b3 mark t
Vestzaktheater
Pesthuys Podium
Vijf Koppen 1
6211 JS Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 325 29 12
www.pesthuyspodium.nl
f e5 jekerkwartier
Toneelacademie Maastricht
Hogeschool Zuyd
Lenculenstraat 31-33
6211 KP Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 346 66 90
www.toneelacademie.nl
f c4 jekerkwartier
La Bonbonnière
Achter de Komedie 1
6211 GZ Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 350 09 35
www.bonbonniere.nl
f d4 jekerkwartier
Toneelgroep Maastricht
(Maastricht Theatre Group)
Derlon Theater
Plein 1992-15, Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 350 30 40
www.toneelgroepmaastricht.nl
f f4 ceramique
: cultuur / galleries, display rooms and antiquarian bookshops
Name
Address
Town
Website
Traders pop gallery
Bredestraat 14
Maastricht
Taxatieburo/antiquezaak de Goede
Bredestraat 23
Maastricht
Dickhaut Venduehuis Maastricht
Bredestraat 23a
Rob van Rijn Kunsthandel Galerie
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Map
VRIJTHOF
Name
Address
Town
Website
Map
WYCK
www.traderspopgallery.nl
C4
Galerie en kunstuitleen Tracé
Alexander Battalaan 31 Maastricht
www.galerietrace.nl
G4
www.taxatieburodegoede.nl
D4
Toonzaal Maastricht
Rechtstraat 19
Maastricht
www.kunsthandelgalerie.com
G4
Maastricht
www.veilingmaastricht.nl
D4
Antiquariaat en Galerie
Rechtstraat 49a
Maastricht
www.debovensteplank.nl
F4
Bredestraat 4
Maastricht
www.robvanrijn.nl
D4
De BovenstePlank
Tournesol
Brusselsestraat 121
Maastricht
www.tournesolmaastricht.nl
A3
Galerie Kunstuit. Schuwirth
Rechtstraat 64
Maastricht
www.schuwirthenvannoorden.nl F4
Gezellig Ouderwets
Brusselsestraat 26
Maastricht
www.gezelligouderwets.nl
B3
& van Noorden
Manifesta Maastricht
Brusselsestraat 30
Maastricht
www.manifestamaastricht.com
B3
Karavanserai kunsthandel
Rechtstraat 72
Maastricht
www.primitiveart.nl
Galerie Wansink
Kapoenstraat 20
Maastricht
www.galeriewansink.nl
D4
Les Ateliers Rive Gauche
Rechtstraat 77
Maastricht
High Culture
Keizer Karelplein 8c
Maastricht
www.highculture.eu
C3
Antiquariaat Librairie Stille
Rechtstraat 85
Maastricht
www.boekenkwartier.nl
F4
Huub Hannen Galerie
Boschstraat 50
Maastricht
www.huubhannen.nl
D2
Avenue Céramique 17
Maastricht
www.postgarcia.nl
G4
Van Eyck
Boschstraat 74
Maastricht
www.vaneyckantiek.nl
D2
Galerie Groen Licht
Jodenstraat 16
Maastricht
www.collinvandersluijs.com
D3
EDGE OF CITY CENTRE
Tizia Jewels and Art
Kesselskade 51
Maastricht
E3
Antiekhallen Wolters
Cannerweg 111
Maastricht
www.antiekhallenwolters.nl
A6
Bell'Arte, Beeldengalerie
Jekerweg 51
Maastricht
www.gallerybell-arte.com
B6
Sint Annalaan 23
Maastricht
www.eyecareforyou.nl
–
Rijksweg 31
Berg en
www.beeldentuinen.nl
D4
MARKT
Galerie Post + Garcia
van Maastricht
Onze Lieve Vrouwe Galerie
O.L. Vrouweplein 4
Maastricht
www.olvrouwegalerie.nl
D4
Leon Salet Arte-Moda
Plankstraat 7
Maastricht
www.leonsalet.com
E4
Het Juwelenhuisje
Stokstraat 15
Maastricht
E4
OUTSIDE MAASTRICHT
Steiner Edelmetalen
Stokstraat 2
Maastricht
www.steinermaastricht.nl
E4
Maaslands Antiquariaat
Stokstraat 20
Maastricht
www.maaslandsantiquariaat.nl
Galerie & Beeldentuin Giardino
E4
Siefers Opticum
Stokstraat 22
Maastricht
www.siefersopticum.nl
E4
Cortenstraat 6a
Maastricht
www.kunsthuis-theohubens.nl
D4
Galerie La Falie
Faliezusterspark 8
Maastricht
www.artspectrum.info
D5
Au Béguinage art & decoration
Sint Pieterstraat 20
Maastricht
www.beguinage.nl
D5
Galerie Myrèse
Sint Pieterstraat 21a
Maastricht
www.antiquesmaastricht.nl
D5
Arteaux Gallery
Maastricht
www.arteaux.nl
D5
Docters Art
Maastricht
www.docters.nl
D5
Galerie Merle Anderson
Maastricht
www.merleanderson.nl
D5
Bärwaldt Galerie
Tongersestraat 11
Maastricht
www.baerwaldtgalerie.nl
C4
Roëll Kunst en Antiquiteiten
Tongersestraat 2
Maastricht
www.guusroell.com
C4
Witmakerstraat 7
Maastricht
JEKERKWARTIER
en Beeldend
Galerie Ekegardh
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CERAMIQUE
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: shopping
Shop windows work like magic: real shop
aholics can’t resist peeking through windows,
even when the shops are closed. Go hunting
for beautiful fashion accessories, interesting
gifts, that special piece of jewellery you've
been looking for forever... Indulge yourself
and revel in the rich variety of shop windows
in Maastricht, but don’t forget to explore the
shop interiors, as they hide a great deal more.
Shopping unlimited
The historic city centre is a
fantastic place for endless
shopping. Maastricht offers
a rich and varied shopping
landscape dotted with small
upmarket boutiques, authentic
specialty shops, antique dealers,
and the better-known fashion
chains offering the latest
trends in clothing, accessories
and design.
When you’re ready for a break,
you’ll find a wealth of cafés,
brasseries and restaurants
to relax and recharge your
batteries to carry on shopping.
Opening hours
Shops in Maastricht are
generally open as follows:
Mon: 1 PM - 6 PM
Tue to Fri: 9 AM - 6 PM
Sat: 9 AM-5 PM/6 PM
Late night shopping:
Thu to 9 PM
Shopping Sundays:
from 12 AM
For an updated overview of
special opening hours and
shopping Sundays, go to:
www.shoppenmaastricht.nl
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Best shopping city
What makes Maastricht such a fun place to shop is the amazing
variety of shops as well as the individual character of its shopping
districts, including the trendy Wyck district will, the modern
Céramique neighbourhood, the artistic Jeker quarter, the stylish
Stokstraat quarter, the atmospheric Markt (market square) and the
famous Vrijthof square. Walking around the city, you will quickly
discover a wealth of side streets with a great many surprising and
original shops. A wide selection of boutiques devoted to fashion,
design, interior furnishings, art and antique is within easy
walking distance. Fashionable Maastricht is a shopping
experience well worth exploring!
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Wyck
The first district with
fashionable shops that you
come across after leaving
the railway station is the
trendy Wyck district. If
you're looking for a unique
outfit or special item for
yourself or your house, Wyck
has a great many specialty
fashion shops, delicatessens,
antiquarian bookshops,
interior design shops and
art dealers. Stationsstraat
and Wyckerbrugstraat are
the main shopping streets
in Wyck, but it's also well
worth exploring other streets
such as Rechtstraat and
Hoogbrugstraat.
Jekerkwartier
The Jeker quarter is one
of the oldest districts in
Maastricht, and creativity
sets the tone here. Lovers of
art, antiques and interior
design will probably spend
quite some time in the various shops devoted to art and
antiques. Gourmets and lovers
of fine food will find more than
enough restaurants and specialty shops with traditional local
delicacies here to delight and
satisfy their taste buds. And if
you're looking for a special piece
of jewellery, the many goldsmiths and silversmiths here are
well worth visiting.
Dutch design, shoes or a tailormade suit, one of the best places
to look is the network of side
streets surrounding the famous
Vrijfhof square. Here you will
also find the continuation of
Maastricht's main shopping
route, as you follow the Grote
Staat and the Kleine Staat to
the Maastrichter Brugstraat.
Stokstraatkwartier
In the Stokstraat quarter, the
most exclusive shopping area
of Maastricht, you could be forgiven for thinking you were in
Paris or Milan. Here you’ll come
across the very best that haute
couture has to offer: Chanel,
Dior, Cartier and Versace they're all here. And afterwards,
you can relax at one of the many
attractive café terraces lining the
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square
nearby.
Markt
Nestled between the Markt
and the Vrijthof, you can shop
to your heart’s delight at any of
the well-known fashion chains
located in Mosae Forum, the
contemporary shopping centre
in the heart of Maastricht. But
remember, the many side streets
between the Markt and the
Grote Staat also contain many
hidden treasures for fashion
shopping enthusiasts.
Vrijthof
If you're looking for something
special in terms of lingerie,
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A heavenly
bookshop
Pedestrianised areas
Shopping is even more fun if
you don’t have to worry about
traffic. The historic city centre
has many pedestrian-only
areas, making shopping an even
more relaxing experience and
making it easier for you to take
a break and really relax over
a drink at a pavement cafe.
Made in Maastricht
Looking for a typical gift from
Maastricht for those back home
or for a souvenir? Maastricht
has various specialty shops like
De Kiekoet and de Chauvinis
where the star of Maastricht
proudly decorates the teacups
and a wide range of Mestreechse
(local) products are on offer!
From candles, ginger cake and
chocolate stars to local wine,
mustard and “Mestreechter
Geiskes” (bonbons), and if
you want to learn the local
Mestreechse dialect, there's
even a “Mestreechse Reading
Board.”
FashionClash Maastricht
FashionClash Maastricht,
an international and multi
disciplinary fashion event,
allows you to admire the work
of young, talented designers
from the Netherlands and
other countries, ranging from
haute couture to experimental designs and ensembles.
The CLASH project, in which
fashion “clashes” with other
art forms such as photography,
is at the centre of the event.
Markets in Maastricht
Maastricht has all kinds of
markets – including produce
markets, specialty markets, and
markets focusing on specific
themes – held weekly or during
special events. The most important markets are listed below:
CENTRAL MARKET SQUARE
On Wednesday, there is a small
general produce market. On
Friday from 9 AM to 1:30 PM,
there is a large Euregional
market for general goods &
produce, fabrics, and fish.
German, French and English
are all spoken in addition to
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Stationsstraat
(little square with the clock)
Every Thu between 2 and 6 PM,
there is an organic Limburg
farmers’ market with regional
products for sale that have been
grown or produced with respect
for the environment.
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Stationsstraat
Every Saturday from 10 AM to
4 PM, there is a flea market, and
twice a year there is a large
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Markets in the region
For market enthusiasts and
Sunday shoppers, the Sunday
markets in the region surrounding Maastricht offer a great
opportunity. Every Sunday
from 8 AM to 2 PM, there is the
La Batte market in Liege extending from the Quai Roosevelt
until the Quai Saint-Leonard
along the Meuse. The antique
and second-hand market in
Tongeren is open from 6 AM
to 1 PM every Sunday and is
held on the medieval ‘wallen’
(embankments), in the
Veemarkt (Cattle Market),
in the Eburonenhal and the
Clarissenstraat.
Just imagine: a centuries-old
church where mass has not been
held for many years and which,
over the years, has served as a
Carnival hall, a bicycle shed,
and an exhibition space – at
least until selexyz transformed
it into a bookshop while at the
same time completely renovating the church. The interior
can now again be admired in
its full glory while enjoying a
delicious cup of coffee where the
chancel once was. The special
mix of fading but still beautiful
frescoes, a modern bookshop,
and the magical light entering
through the Gothic windows
was reason enough for the
British paper The Guardian to
award this new shop the title
‘a bookshop from heaven!’.
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Maastricht Culinair
MAX®
Prêt-à-porter by L’Altra Moda,
Moncler, Cambio, Halé Bob, and
party clothing & accessories.
Special opening hours: Thu until
8 PM, Fri & Sat until 7 PM.
Hoogbrugstraat 69 / 6221 CP
Maastricht / T +31 (0)43 364 47 29
www.maxmaastricht.nl
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FAHSIONCLASH STORE
Unique clothes, ornaments and
accessories by young designers
Opening hours: Thu to Sat and
“shopping Sundays”.
Rechtstraat 88
6221 EL Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 11 64
www.fashionclashstore.nl
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Kinderboekwinkel
de Boekenwurm
From baby book to adult
literature: A hearty welcome
to our children's bookshop
‘De Boekenwurm’.
Opening hours: Mon 13 PM - 6 PM
Tue to Fri 9.30 AM - 6 PM, Sat
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Thu late night shopping till 8 PM
Mariastraat 6
6211 EP Maastricht
T + 31 (0)43 321 17 99
www.deboekenwurm.info
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Maison Louis Mannenmode
In 1879, the first men's fashion
shop with ready-made clothes
from Paris and now, 132 years
later, it’s still an iconic shop
in Maastricht, offering personal and professional advice
and a great selection from the
European fashion house collections.
Opening hours: Mon from 1 PM
to 6 PM. Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat from
9 AM to 6 PM. Thu from 9 AM
to 9 PM.
Grote Gracht 23
6211 CT Maastricht
T +31(0)43 321 30 00
www.maisonlouis.nl
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De Bisschopsmolen
The Bisschopsmolen (Bishop's Mill) is a traditional
bakery and the oldest working water mill in the
heart of Maastricht. Dating from the 7th century,
this water mill is in use 6 days a week. At our
bakery, we mostly use locally produced ingredients,
and Kollenberger Spelt, a traditional species of
grain, is our specialty. Our growers have obtained
an environmental seal of approval for the Spelt that
they grow. The Bisschopsmolen is a great place for a
coffee and a deliciously old-fashioned slice of vlaai
(sweet flan) or enjoy a traditional farmer’s lunch
which Limburg is famous for.
Opening hours: Tue to Sat 9:30 AM - 6 PM
Sun from 11 AM - 5 PM
Stenenbrug 3 / 6211 hp Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 327 06 13 / www.bisschopsmolen.nl
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De Joffers, mode vanaf maat 42
For many years, De Joffers in Wyck has been the
place to be for fashionable ladies’ clothing in larger sizes. The varied and unique collection offers a
wealth of choice for larger women. Having trouble
finding the right size or style? At De Joffers, the
staff are happy to give you objective and honest
advice! And if you change your mind the next
day, a refund or exchange is no problem. So come
by and discover for yourself that a large size does
not mean you can’t dress in the latest trends and
fashions!
Opening hours: Mon from 1 PM - 5 PM
Tue to Sat 10 AM - 5 PM, Thu late night shopping
Rechtstraat 74 / 6221 el Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 321 82 53 / www.dejoffers.nl
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Kookhuis aan de Maes
Good and tasty cooking starts with proper techniques and materials. In the former bank building on the Market in Maastricht, is the cooking-store of Maastricht and surroundings.
Acclaimed and praised by professionals and
hobby chefs. You'll find at our over 600 m2 of :
-kitchen utensils and machinery-cookers
-tableware-crockery
-cooking demonstrations and much more!
Feel free to walk in for a expert advice, or just to
taste an espresso.
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Thiessen Wijnkoopers Sedert 1740 B.V.
Welcome to the oldest wine shop in the
Netherlands. The beautifully restored historic
building takes you back in time many centuries
ago. The attractively laid out shop offers you a
broad selection of quality wines. And if you’re
looking for a quality gift item that is personal and
different, the shop on the Grote Gracht is also the
place to be. So drop by for a chat and more information about the various tasting packages available.
Opening hours: Mon 13 PM-6 PM
Tue to Sat 10 AM-6 PM
Opening hours: Mon to Wed 10 AM to 6 PM / Thu
10 AM to 9 PM / Fri 09:30 AM to 6 PM / Sat 10 AM
to 5 PM and ‘shopping Sundays’
Markt 16-18 / 6211 CJ Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 350 08 00 / www.kookhuisaandemaes.nl
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Grote Gracht 18 / 6211 sw Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 325 13 55 /www.thiessen.nl
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Mosae Forum: Discover the new shopping
paradise between Market & Meuse
Centuries of history and modern architecture
come together at Mosae Forum, the new shopping
area between the Markt (market square) & the
Meuse river. A rich and varied shopping experience meets up with the local joie de vivre here
in a unique and authentic Maastricht fashion.
Shopping in Maastricht is already inconceivable
without a visit to Mosae Forum, as it offers everything you have come to expect from Maastricht!
At Mosae Forum, you will find dozens of different fashion houses, general shops and speciality
shops, from sports apparel to delicatessens, and
from supermarkets to restaurants. But they all
have one thing in common: a sophisticated, enjoyable ambiance! Mosae Forum: you don’t just visit
it, you experience it!
Best underground car park in the Netherlands!
You might have guessed already, but the ANWB
(Royal Dutch Touring Club) test confirms it: the
Mosae Forum Q-Park garage has been voted the
best in the Netherlands. To find it, follow the
signs to “P-Centrum West” and then to “P-Mosae
Forum”. The car park is open 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. Even without a car, the Mosae Forum
is very easily accessible: On foot: 10 minutes from
the central railway station. By public transport:
the Veolia bus stops at Markt/Boschstraat and
Maasboulevard.
Burrito Bar / Disini / Esprit / Esprit EDC / Free Record
Shop / Grand Café Centre Ville / Gyrosland / H&M /
Intersport / Kap-Tif / Kruidvat / Maison Florop / S. Oliver /
Schoenenreus / Sissy Boy Homeland / Subway / The Sting /
Van Haren Schoenen / Your Nails and Beauty /50|50 Store /
Amazing Oriental / Bufkes / Cook & More / Jumbo /
Preuve Limburg / Saveurs / Slagerij Van Melik Du Chef /
Turquoise Mosae Gusto.
www.mosaeforum.nl
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selexyz dominicanen
You’ll find thousands of books in a heavenly
ambience in selexyz dominicanen. This bookshop
+ cultural podium is located in the 13th century
Dominicanerkerk (church) near the Vrijthof.
Browse the stacks of beautiful books and admire
the frescoes and lovely interior architecture, and
when you’re ready for a break, enjoy an authentic
Italian cappuccino at Coffeelovers. The Guardian
was right when it described selexyz dominicanen
as the most beautiful bookshop in the world!
Opening hours: Mon 10 AM-6 PM
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 9 AM-6 PM
Thu 9 AM-9 PM Sun 12 PM-5 PM
Dominikanerkerkstraat 1 / 6211 cz Maastricht
t + 31 (0)43 321 08 25 / www.selexyz.nl
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VVV tourist shop
Start your stay in Maastricht off on the right
foot with a visit to the VVV Shop. The spot for all
of the information you need to explore the city
of Maastricht and surrounding areas, tips for
fun activities, excursions, a great night out, and
hotel stays. For those looking for an active way to
explore the area, we have a wide range of city walking tour and hiking and cycling maps, and great
suggestions for excursions. Need to buy a gift for
those back home? We have plenty of regional products, made according to local tradition, souvenirs
or a variety of gift certificates. Come discover
Maastricht at ‘t Dinghuis!
’t Dinghuis, Kleine Staat 1 / 6211 ed Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 325 21 21 / www.vvvmaastricht.eu
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Maasmechelen Village outlet shopping
Maasmechelen Village outlet shopping is located near the intersection of Belgium, Germany
and the Netherlands, only 20 minutes from
Maastricht. Prestigious Belgian and international designer labels such as Hugo Boss, Scapa,
Versace, Furla, Calvin Klein Underwear, Björn
Borg, Pringle of Scotland, The Society Shop,
Karen Millen, Levi’s, Nike, Petit Bateau, River
Woods, Samsonite and many more, all offer previous seasons' collections at savings of 30% to
60%, all year round.*
With over 100 boutiques located in an attractive
environment free of cars, Maasmechelen Village is
the ideal place for a day of shopping with zero
stress. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it
here, from ladies’ fashion to children’s clothing,
jewellery and lingerie. And of course, when it’s
time for a break, there are various restaurants and
lunchrooms close at hand where you can enjoy
typical Belgian specialties, authentic Italian
dishes, or just a cup of coffee. You can also
easily combine a visit to the Village with one of
the many other attractions in the region such
as the Bokrijk Open Air Museum, SnowWorld
Landgraaf, the National Park Hoge Kempen, the
antique market in Tongeren on Sunday, or the
cities of Hasselt, Maaseik and Liege.
* Compared to the original retail price.
Also open on Sundays.
Zetellaan 100 / 3630 Maasmechelen
(E314, exit 33) Belgium
t 0800 020 46 51
www.MaasmechelenVillage.com
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Whether you go cafe-hopping or see a show at
the theatre, an evening out in Maastricht usually
starts with a great meal and good company. Whatever you choose, great taste is guaranteed Maastricht’s culinary offering will overwhelm you, at
every level. When it comes to nightlife, there is no
shortage of venues in Maastricht; the city offers
a variety of cafes where intimate stages, live music
and DJs provide a lively musical background to
your evening. Sitting still is not an option.
Gastronomic capital
Culinary traditions are deeply
rooted in Maastricht, as attested
by the no less than five restaurants
sporting a total of six Michelin
stars in front. But the local residents are also more than happy
to indulge their taste buds in a
small but cosy wine restaurant or
with a tasty snack in one of the
many local brown cafes (pubs).
The countless res taurants and
brasseries offer hospitality and
quality in every price class – just
one more good reason for putting
Maastricht on the menu more often.
A different cuisine every day
From a culinary perspective, it
will take you some time to explore all of Maastricht. Almost
every cuisine under the sun can
be found here, ranging from
Mediterranean flavours to Asian
specialties and regional delicacies
and much more.
Six Michelin
stars
‘Mérite un détour’ is what
Michelin, the acknowledged
culinary bible, had to say
about Restaurant Beluga in
Maastricht. Accordingly, this
year, it again rewarded head
chef van Wolde and his team
with 2 stars. But Maastricht
has more culinary stars: Au
Coin des Bons Enfants, Château
Neercanne, Toine Hermsen
and Tout à Fait are all judged
by the same bible as ‘très bonne
cuisine’!
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Preuve
Local wines
For over a quarter of a century,
the Preuvenemint has been
the annual culinary climax
of Maastricht’s gastronomic
calendar. This four-day event
takes place during the last
weekend of August. On the
Vrijthof, you can then taste
(‘preuve’) the culinary masterpieces prepared by renowned
chefs.
One of the reasons why the Romans originally
settled in South Limburg was probably their
veneration of Bacchus the God of wine. The latter would certainly have given his blessing to
the wines of Limburg. Various varieties of wine
grapes, including Pinot Noir, Riesling and
Müller-Thürgau do quite well on the sundrenched slopes of the Jeker Valley. For years now,
winegrowers and makers such as Apostelhoeve
and Hoeve Nekum have been producing excellent wines, which are also quite popular with
Maastricht’s restaurant owners and chefs for.
Regional
dishes
Broaden your horizons
and try one of the typical
Maastricht dishes such
as Zoervleis (meat stew),
Huidvleis (brawn) or the local
Rommedoe cheese with its
powerful odour and taste,
finished off by a delicious
piece of vlaai (sweet flan).
In addition, the various chefs
and owners often find innovative and surprising locations to
serve their clients. Castles,
country estates, farmhouses,
vaulted underground chambers, warehouses, churches,
and even the former wool weighing house have all been transformed into restaurants. This
same creativity is also evident
in the dishes served.
Irresistibly and fascinatingly
delicious!
City of taste
Maastricht enjoys a welldeserved reputation for culinary
excellence. The taste and quality
of the food and drink served
in this gastronomic capital
is basic to the city’s culture.
Much attention is paid to the
quality and freshness of the
ingredients used and their
origin. The chefs and restaurant
owners also emphasise the
use of local produce and
products.
Local and regional ingredients
can often be found gracing the
menus in the city, not only in
regional dishes but also in surprisingly innovative contemporary dishes. You can also find
many of these delicious ingredients and products in the
culinary shops you’ll come
across on your walks through
Maastricht. At Adriaan de
Smaakmaker, you can find
delicious homemade mustards
and chutneys. For over a century,
Blanche Dael has been the
address for in-house roasted
coffee and specialty teas.
Traditional handcrafted breads
and vlaai (sweet flans) from the
Bisschopsmolen are prepared
from 100% Kollenberger spelt
on a stone floor oven. And at
Preuve Limburg and the
Glimburger, you’ll find
practically all Maastricht and
Limburg specialties in one
place. All the above products are
the perfect gift to take home
with you to continue enjoying.
Wijngaard De Apostelhoeve
On Louwberg Hill lies a 15th century farm with
vineyards. Guided tours of the vineyards followed by
a relaxed and enjoyable wine tasting session can be
arranged beforehand for groups only.
Susserweg 201 / 6213 NE Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 343 22 64 / www.apostelhoeve.nl
Hoeve Nekum
This second oldest vineyard of the Netherlands lies
in the Jeker Valley, the oldest wine producing region
in the Netherlands. Guided tours can be arranged
beforehand for groups only.
Nekummerweg 31 / 6212 NK Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 321 51 85 / www.hoevenekum.nl
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Les Tables
Restaurant Bokes ¤¤
This is a relatively young restaurant where the
likewise young and enthusiastic owners and staff
treat their clients to first-rate cuisine in a relaxed
and attractive setting. You can enjoy various
Limburg specialties here as well as French cuisine. Bokes is open every day for lunch and dinner
and also offers a different three-course menu for
€27 on a daily basis. A separate area on the first
floor is available for groups of up to 40 people.
Cuisine: French, Limburg
Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week
Platielstraat 7 / 6211 gv Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 325 30 00 / www.bokes.nl
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Aux Pays Bas Diner & Lounge ¤¤
The Aux Pays Bas Diner & Lounge is housed
in a lovely historic building with high ceilings
alongside perhaps the most famous square in
the Netherlands. The attractively contemporary
interior setting, comfortable chairs and friendly
service combine to create a relaxed and informal
ambience in which you will quickly feel at home.
The cuisine is international in flavour, and the
kitchen is the only one in Maastricht open until 1
AM. Menus are also available in English, French
and German. And if you’re looking for a great
place to host a celebration or dinner party, be
sure to visit our beautiful vaulted basement
chambers which can accommodate groups of
up to +/- 130 people.
Cuisine: international
Open for lunch and dinner/ 7 days a week
Special of the day € 9.95
Vrijthof 7 / 6211 lc Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 325 44 59 / www.auxpaysbas.nl
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EDD’s Grand café (Eat, Dance, Drinks) ¤¤
EDD’s Grand Cafe is a lively spot where, in addition
to lunch and dinner, guests can also enjoy afterdinner fun such as live jazz, quiz night, ladies
night, jam sessions, DJs or even live bands. The
cafe’s interior was designed based on the old
Limburg mines. These elements are present
throughout the cafe; loads of iron and steel,
original lamps, a mineshaft fan and the glass
skylight. The menu is varied, and geared to a
broad audience.
Grand Café-diner d’n Ingel ¤¤
In d’n Ingel, surrounded by a unique ambience
and hundreds of angels, you can enjoy a delicious
lunch, an ample dinner, or just a delicious cup
of coffee. And if you would like to make a group
reservation, there are also two beautifully furnished period rooms available with a view over the
most beautiful square in the Netherlands, the
Vrijthof!
Cuisine: Dutch, French, Italian, Limburg
Heggenstraat 3 / 6211 gw Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 352 17 17 / www.edds-cafe.nl
Vrijthof 13 / 6211 ld Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 321 72 26 / www.ingel.nl
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Opening hours: daily 10 AM-2 AM
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Restaurant Fameuse ¤¤
Fameuse: a piece of Italy in the heart of Maastricht.
Monique Jongen and her team serve dishes inspired
by the Italian cuisine, from breakfast to dinner,
fresh daily and accompanied by beautiful authentic
wines. Restaurant Fameuse: the Italian bite.
Cuisine: Dutch, Italian. Open for breakfast, lunch
and dinner 7 days a week
T +31 (0)43 321 90 44 / www.fameuse.nl
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Cuisine: Dutch, French
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days
a week
Bar-Bistro Pieke Potloed ¤¤
Pieke Potloed is located in the heart of Maastricht.
From the outside, it is a lovely, authentic cafe on a
charming side street in the middle of the city centre.
Come into this typical Maastricht restaurant
with its cosy brown interior, with typical Limburg
music playing in the background, and guests who
are enjoying a great glass of Limburg beer or wine.
Pieke Potloed brings back the dishes we used to
come to the city for. The authentic unnesop (onion
soup) topped with melted cheese, zoervleis (meat
stew) and knien in ‘t zoer (marinated rabbit), and
our generous portions of satay. Everything is
prepared according to authentic, traditional
methods. Sample the atmosphere in Maastricht,
experience its rich ambiance.
Vrijthof 34-35 / 6211 le Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 325 20 73 / www.perroen.nl
Sporenstraat 5 / 6211 eb Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 321 59 68 / www.piekepotloed.nl
Grandcafé De Perroen ¤
This grand cafe offers 4 different venues at a
single location in the heart of the city on the
famous Vrijthof square: a roofed-over inner
garden with a distinctly Mediterranean flavour,
an attractive restaurant, an intimate brown
cafe/pub, and a cheerful brasserie also serving a
great many beers from the tap including Leffe,
La Chouffe, Palm and Hertog Jan. De Perroen is
open year-round for breakfast, lunch, dinner,
parties or social get-togethers over drinks and
has a rotating menu with seasonal specialties.
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The India House ¤
Walk right into India, from the Vrijthof square!
Get to know the multifaceted cuisine of India
with an extensive selection of curry, Tandoori
and vegetarian dishes. At The India House, you’ll
enjoy the flavours of original Indian cuisine.
Prepared fresh daily, and served by our friendly
staff. The India House is not only the perfect place
for a romantic dinner for two, but we are also the
ideal location for groups, both indoors and outside
on our terrace.
Opening hours: from 5 PM to 11 PM
Cuisine: Indian
Open for dinner / closed on Tuesdays
Bredestraat 45 / 6211 hb Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 325 81 86
www.theindiahousemaastricht.com
33
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f C3 VRIJTHOF
Café Falstaff ¤¤
Café Falstaff, on the romantic St. Amorsplein square
in the heart of Maastricht, is a cosy pub famous for its
selection of beers, with no fewer than 70 specialty beers.
Café Falstaff also has a separate upper floor for serving
drinks and buffets or à la carte dinners. In the summer,
you are also welcome to sit outside in the company of
the statue of St. Amor which graces the square.
St. Amorsplein 6 / 6211 gt Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 72 38 / www.café-falstaff.com
35
f D3 VRIJTHOF
68/69
Maastricht Culinair
Restaurant Le Bon Vivant ¤¤¤
A beautifully restored 17th century cellar is the
romantic decor for Restaurant Le Bon Vivant.
Located in the heart of historic Maastricht, near
the Vrijthof square. Ans van de Staay prepares her
dishes in a traditional manner: honestly, generously
and delicious. Many locally produced products
are used in the restaurant's dishes. Host Jos Stevens
ensures friendly, professional service at the table.
For information and reservations, please send an
e-mail to: [email protected].
Open for dinner from 5:30 PM / Closed on Sundays
and Mondays (reservations for groups of up to 60
are possible).
Capucijnenstraat 91 / 6211 rp Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 321 08 16 / www.lebonvivant.nl
36
f C3 VRIJTHOF
La Chine ¤¤
The Chinese restaurant La Chine, located in the
heart of Maastricht, has enjoyed an enviable
reputation since 1951 as a great place for lunch,
dinner or an in between snack. Here you can
enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine, consisting of
various dishes from Canton (Southern China),
Szechuan and Peking. In the summer, outdoor
seating is also available. And if you enjoy surprises,
we can put together a special surprise menu
for you. All dishes can also be ordered on a takeaway basis. La Chine is a member of Maastricht
Culinair.
Cuisine: Chinese
Markt 33 / 6211 ck Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 321 61 23 / www.lachine.nl
37
f D2 MARK T
Café d’n Elfde Baog ¤
This cafe was named in humorous reference to the
ongoing discussion involving the 10th arch of the
Aw Maosbrogk (old bridge over the Meuse). After
all, the oldest bridge in the Netherlands is visible
from the terrace. The menu offers an abundance
of beers from Limburg, liqueurs and numerous
authentic dishes typical to the cities of Liege and
Maastricht. Guests may enjoy a light lunch here,
or even a complete meal. Join friends here for
drinks in the late afternoon, and stay until the
wee hours!
De Kadans ¤¤
De Kadans is 3D: dining, drinking and dancing
over three floors in a monumental building in
the centre of Maastricht. This trendy and sociable
brasserie welcomes you 7 days a week for drinks,
lunch, or dinner. We serve global cuisine with
dishes laced with Latin American, Asian and
Mediterranean flavours. Be sure to try our Old
Fashioned House Club, the K-burger and the
rotating specials.
Cuisine: French, Fusion
Cuisine: Dutch, Limburg
Kesselskade 61 / 6211 en Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 390 06 06 / www.11debaog.nl
38
f E3 MARK T
Kesselskade 62 / 6211 en Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 326 17 00 / www.dekadans.nl
39
f E3 MARK T
Les Tables
Eetcafé Minckelers ¤¤
Named after the inventor of the gas lamp, JeanPierre Minckelers, Eetcafe Minckelers (pub and
eatery) is located in the over 400-year-old monumental building on the Markt square. You can
enjoy a fresh cup of coffee with a slice of Limburg
vlaai (sweet flan) at our outdoor terrace. Or you
may always sit back and relax with a refreshing
local Brand beer or tasty wine. All of our dishes
are prepared fresh in our own kitchen, from bacon
and eggs and salad with fresh smoked salmon to
our Steak Maison with Belgian chips.
70/71
Les Tables
La Bonne Femme ¤¤
Enjoy fine food in the old Roman heart of
Maastricht...
‘t Kläöske ¤¤¤
Culinary class on the most beautiful square in
Maastricht...
Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week from
10 AM onwards
Cuisine: French
Graanmarkt 1 / 6211 hg Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 321 68 61 / www.labonnefemme.nl
Plankstraat 20 / 6211 ga Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 3100916 / www.klaoske.nl
Café Charlemagne ¤
Cafe Charlemagne is located on one of the most
romantic and beautiful squares in Maastricht,
the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square. This convivial
brown cafe has a long tradition of hospitality
and, due to the separate upper floor, is very suitable for groups of from 60 to 200 people. You
will be more than welcome for buffets, a la carte
dining, or just a round of drinks. The house specialty is stone grilling. And in the summer, you
can of course sit outside on the large cosy outdoor
terrace on the ‘most romantic outdoor square’ in
the Netherlands.
Cuisine: Dutch, French, Limburg
Markt 35 / 6211 ck Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 321 65 38 / www.minckelers.nl
40
f D2 MARK T
41
f E4 STOKSTRA ATK WARTIER
42
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 24 / 6211 he Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 321 93 73 / www.cafecharlemagne.nl
43
f D4 STOKSTRA ATK WARTIER
Les Tables
Les Tables
Restaurant Petit Bonheur ¤¤
The restaurant lies hidden in the old Jeker
quarter, 200m from the Vrijthof and the O.L.
Vrouweplein square. Upon entering, the unique
ambience quickly transports you to France. In
summer and winter, you can dine on our unique
inner terrace, and we have separate dining rooms
for small or large groups (up to 150 people). The
menu is a mix of Italian and French dishes, with
a focus on seasonal products ordered fresh daily.
Restaurant Florian ¤¤
Florian is Maastricht’s best-kept secret. Italian finesse, inspiration, flair and refinement. Just a few steps
from the most romantic square in the Netherlands,
the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein, you’ll find our doors
are always open. A warm welcome also awaits you,
where you can enjoy a delicious Italian coffee, fresh
pane, tramezzini, Assagini Florian (high tea), or a
tasty dinner, all in impeccable Italian style. Come in
and let us surprise you!
Cuisine: French, Italian
Lunch by reservation only for groups of 15 or more
Opening hours: Tue to Sat 11 AM – 10 PM and
Sun 12 PM - 10 PM
Cuisine: Italian
Open for lunch and dinner; closed on Mondays
Achter de molens 2 / 6211 JC Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 51 09 / www.petitbonheur.nl
44
f D4 JEKERK WARTIER
Bredestraat 7 / 6211 ha Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 321 14 92 / www.florianmaastricht.nl
45
f D4 JEKERK WARTIER
72/73
Les Tables
Restaurant Reube ¤¤
Restaurant Reube plays an important role in the
local culinary landscape of the Tongersestraat.
The restaurant is characterised by a spontaneous
and relaxed atmosphere in a warm and tastefully
decorated interior. The owner aims to offer guests
an ideal balance between price and quality. Besides
the a la carte menu, there is also a rotating threecourse menu for €28. In the summer, you can also
sit outside on the cosy terrace in the back. Lunch
is available by reservation only for groups of 10
or more.
Les Tables
Wijnrestaurant mes amis ¤¤¤
Mes Amis offers you perfect wines with your
dinner: from a total of 150 different wines, you
can always order 20 different wines by the
glass! Annaline, a viticulturist by profession,
advises you in matching your wine to the food.
The atmosphere is warm and friendly, making it
the perfect place to visit with friends. The cuisine
is French, Dutch and regional, but also includes
vegetarian dishes. A dining room is available for
groups of up to 40 people.
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Open for dinner 7 days a week
Cuisine: French, Dutch and regional
Open for dinner (from 5 PM) / Closed on Tuesdays
For lunch or other times, please contact us.
Tongersestraat 23 / 6211 ll Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 325 28 43 / www.reube.nl
Tongersestraat 5 / 6211 ll Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 325 78 66 / www.mesamis.nl
46
f C4 JEKERK WARTIER
47
fC4 JEKERK WARTIER
74/75
Maastricht Culinair
Restaurant Beaumont ¤¤¤
Chef de Cuisine, Audrey Eussen, is passionate
about cooking and draws her inspiration from
the changing seasons and the local countryside.
Using organic and regional products, she prepares
contemporary variations on classic themes.
Cuisine: regional and international. Open for lunch
and dinner 7 days a week (No lunch on Sunday)
Wycker Brugstraat 2 / 6221 EC Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 325 44 33 / www.beaumont.nl
48
f F3 W YCK
Les Tables
FLO Maastricht ¤¤
FLO Maastricht is an excellent location for culinary
fans and anyone who loves French cuisine. Yes,
even in Maastricht, you can enjoy an extensive
selection of the best oysters, crustaceans, shellfish
and champagne. You will also find other typically
French dishes on our menu.
Cuisine: French
Open for lunch (Mon to Fri) and dinner
(Mon to Sun) / 7 days a week
Eetcafé Ceramique ¤¤
At the Ceramique eatery, you'll find a traditional and
cosy atmosphere, where people simply enjoy getting
together over good food. You'll quickly feel quite at
home here while relaxing over a down-to-earth and
honest meal! It's a good idea to make reservations.
The kitchen is temporarily closed on Mondays.
Rechtstraat 78 (until spring of 2011 Rechtstraat 12) Stationsstraat 28 / 6221 br Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 328 25 25 / www.flomaastricht.com
6221 EL Maastricht / T +31 (0)43 325 20 97
www.eetcafeceramique.nl
49
f F4 W YCK
50
f G3 W YCK
Coffeelovers ¤
Coffeelovers is the small chain of cafes serving
authentic and delicious coffees from the coffee
roasting house of Blanche Dael. Only the freshest
and perfectly roasted coffee is used by the experienced baristas to prepare the various types of
coffee drinks on offer. In the city, you’ll never be
more than 5 minutes away from the nearest
Coffeelovers. Their flagship cafe is located on
Plein 1992 at the foot of the designer pedestrian
bridge over the Meuse in the city’s newest district,
Ceramique. Or you can sample an authentic cup of
Coffeelovers coffee in what has been described by
The Guardian as the most beautiful bookshop in
the world, in the Dominicanerkerk (church) just
off the Vrijthof.
Buitengoed Slavante ¤¤
Buitengoed Slavante is a lovely former country
estate from 1846 on the slopes of St. Pietersberg
Hill with a fantastic view over the Meuse River
Valley. In the daytime, you are welcome to enjoy
the view and choose from the extensive lunch
menu with its many regional dishes. In the
evening, Slavante is open only for groups of 50
people or more. Various group packages are also
available for boat trips, underground tunnel
tours, nature walks etc. For more information,
please call or mail us.
Ruiterij 2 / 6221 ew Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 356 19 44 / www.coffeelovers.nl
Slavante 1 / 6212 nb Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 321 00 15 / www.slavante.nl
51
f F4 CERAMIQUE + f D3 VRIJTHOF
Cuisine: Dutch, Limburg
52
: culinary & out on the town / overview of restaurants and pubs serving food
price indication for 3-course set menu p.p.: to € 17,50: € / from € 18,- to € 30,-: €€ / from € 31,- to € 40,-: €€€ K
= number of Michelin stars, ◊ =member of Les Tables, • = member of Maastricht Culinair
Name
Address
76/77
/ from € 41,- to € 74,- €€€€ / € 75,- and more: €€€€€
Town
Postcode
Telephone
Website
Closed
Open
l Plein 1992 -12
Maastricht
6221 jp
+ 31 (0)43 321 33 64
www.rest-beluga.com
Sun+Mon
l Cannerweg 800
Maastricht
6213 nd
+ 31 (0)43 325 13 59
www.chateauhotels.nl
Mon+Sat aftern.
Sint Bernardusstraat 2-4
Maastricht
6211 hl
+ 31 (0)43 325 84 00
www.toinehermsen.com
Ezelmarkt 4
Maastricht
6211 lj
+ 31 (0)43 321 23 59
www.aucoindesbonsenfants.nl
Seats
Menuprice Cuisine
Map
Lunch, Dinner 50
€€€€€
Haute cuisine
F4
Lunch, Dinner 65
€€€€€
FR
Sun
Lunch, Dinner 45
€€€€€
FR
E4
Sun+Mon
Lunch, Dinner 45
€€€€
FR
C4
RESTAURANTS IN MAASTRICHT
KK
Beluga
Château Neercanne
K
Restaurant Toine Hermsen
Au coin des Bons Enfants
K
K
l
Kruisherenrestaurant
◊ Kruisherengang 19-23
Maastricht
6211 nw
+ 31 (0)43 329 20 20
None
Lunch, Dinner 60
€€€€
FR
B3
Mediterraneo
l Rechtstraat 73
Maastricht
6221 eh
+ 31 (0)43 325 50 37
www.ristorante-mediterraneo.nl
Sun
Dinner
€€€€
IT
F4
Maastricht
6211 hl
+ 31 (0)43 350 04 05
www.toutafait.nl
Mon+Tue
Lunch, Dinner 60
€€€€
FR
E4
K
Restaurant Tout à Fait
St. Bernardusstraat 16-18
Restaurant ‘t Pakhoes
l Waterpoort 4-6
Maastricht
6211 gb
+ 31 (0)43 325 70 00
www.pakhoes.nl
Sun
Dinner
60
€€€
FR, BE
F4
Wijnrestaurant mes amis
◊ Tongersestraat 5
Maastricht
6211 ll
+ 31 (0)43 343 30 74
www.mesamis.nl
Tue
Dinner
80
€€€
NL, FR
C4
Hotel Restaurant Beaumont
l Wijcker Brugstraat 2
Maastricht
6221 ec
+ 31 (0)43 325 44 33
www.beaumont.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 80
€€€
FR, Limb
F3
Restaurant Le Courage
l Rechtstraat 81
Maastricht
6221 eh
+ 31 (0)43 321 17 27
www.lecourage.nl
Sun
Lunch, Dinner 35
€€€
FR, INT
F3
www.amrathgrandhotelempereur.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 50
€€€
FR, Limb
G3
None
Lunch, Dinner 90
€€€
IT
E4
Restaurant De l’ Empereur
Stationsstraat 2
Maastricht
6221 bp
+ 31 (0)43 321 38 38
Il Giardino Della Mamma
O.L. Vrouweplein 15
Maastricht
6211 hd
+ 31 (0)43 325 62 29
Maastricht
6211 gw
+ 31 (0)43 325 17 62
www.hegske.nl
None
Dinner
45
€€€
FR
D3
Bredestraat 45
Maastricht
6211 hb
+ 31 (0)43 325 81 86
www.theindiahousemaastricht.com
Tue
Dinner
49
€€€
Indian
D4
Restaurant ‘t Hegske
l Heggenstraat 3a
India House
Molo 5 Ristorante Italiano
l
Bassinkade 5
Maastricht
6211 al
+ 31 (0)43 327 00 33
www.molo5.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 50
€€€
IT
D1
Restaurant ‘de Mangerie’
l
Ruiterij 1
Maastricht
6221 ew
+ 31 (0)43 350 91 91
www.crowneplazamaastricht.com
None
Lunch, Dinner 90
€€€
FR, Limb
F4
NH Maastricht
Forum 110
Maastricht
6229 gv
+ 31 (0)43 383 82 81
www.nh-hotels.com
None
Lunch, Dinner 100
€€€
NL,FR,ESP,Limb I7
Restaurant 'O'
◊ Rechtstraat 76
Maastricht
6221 el
+ 31 (0)43 325 97 47
www.restaurant-o.nl
Mon
Lunch, Dinner 34
€€€
FR, BE
F4
t Plenkske
l Plankstraat 6
Maastricht
6211 ga
+ 31 (0)43 321 84 56
www.hetplenkske.nl
Sun
Lunch, Dinner 90
€€€
FR, BE
E4
Maastricht
6211 nw
+ 31 (0)43 321 12 19
www.restaurantroxy.nl
Tue
Dinner
50
€€€
FR, Fusion
B3
Brasserie-Restaurant La Ville l O.L.Vrouweplein 28
Maastricht
6211 he
+ 31 (0)43 321 98 89
www.la-ville.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 60
€€€
NL, FR
D4
Grand Café 043
Maastricht
6211 ld
+ 31 (0)43 351 00 51
www.grandcafe043.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 50
€€
INT
C3
Maastricht
6211 jc
+ 31 (0)43 390 08 36
www.barsserie.com
None
Dinner
50
€€
FR, Fusion
D4
Maastricht
6211 hg
+ 31 (0)43 325 51 64
www.cafedartagnan.nl
Mon
Lunch, Dinner 112
€€
Limb, Mediter.
E4
Maastricht
6211 gp
+ 31 (0)43 321 59 92
www.aumoutonblanc.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 100
€€
FR, IT
D3
Restaurant Roxy’s
Barsserie Appart
Grand Café d’Artagnan
Au Mouton Blanc
Kruisherengang 4
Vrijthof 16
l Achter de Molens 15
Graanmarkt 3
◊ Kersenmarkt 10
Aux Pays Bas
Vrijthof 7
Maastricht
6211 lc
+ 31 (0)43 325 44 59
www.auxpaysbas.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 130
€€
NL, FR, INT
C3
D’n Blindgenger
Koestraat 3
Maastricht
6211 hr
+ 31 (0)43 325 06 19
www.deblindgenger.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 40
€€
NL, FR
D4
Restaurant Bokes
◊ Platielstraat 7
Maastricht
6211 gv
+ 31 (0)43 325 30 00
www.bokes.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 90
€€
FR, Limb
D3
Le Bon Bassin
l Bassinkade 11
Maastricht
6211 al
+ 31 (0)43 326 09 27
www.lebonbassin.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 55
€€
FR, Vis
D1
Maastricht
6211 gz
+ 31 (0)43 350 09 35
www.bonbonniere.nl
Mon
Lunch, Dinner 45
€€
Limb, BE
D4
Maastricht
6211 hg
+ 31 (0)43 321 68 61
www.labonnefemme.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 80
€€
FR, Limb
E4
La Bonbonniere
La Bonne Femme
Achter de Comedie 1
◊ Graanmarkt 1
Brasserie Bonhomme
Maaspromenade 78
Maastricht
6211 hs
+ 31 (0)43 351 05 18
www.bonhomme.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 110
€€
NL, FR, Limb
E3
Le Bon Vivant
Capucijnenstraat 91
Maastricht
6211 rp
+ 31 (0)43 321 08 16
www.lebonvivant.nl
Sun+Mon
Dinner
€€
FR, NL, Limb
C3
45
Name
Brasserie van Buuren
Brasserie Britannique
Eetcafé Ceramique
Restaurant La Chine
Town
Postcode
Telephone
Website
Closed
Open
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 25
Maastricht
6211 he
+ 31 (0)43 321 22 33
www.bvbmaastricht.nl
None
Maastricht
6211 lc
+ 31 (0)43 321 86 91
www.britannique.nl
None
Maastricht
6211 az
+ 31 (0)43 321 35 23
www.cachetmaastricht.nl
Maastricht
6221 el
+ 31 (0)43 325 20 97
Maastricht
6229 gb
Maastricht
Boschstraat 104-106
◊ Rechtstraat 78
Chiang Dynasty
/ from € 41,- to € 74,- €€€€ / € 75,- and more: €€€€€
Address
◊ Vrijthof 6
koffie, lunch, diner Cachet
78/79
Erasmusdomein 39
l Markt 33
Seats
Menuprice Cuisine
Map
Lunch, Dinner 71
€€
FR, INT
D4
Lunch, Dinner 70
€€
FR, IT
C3
None
Lunch, Dinner 60
€€
NL, FR
D2
www.eetcafeceramique.nl
None
Dinner
60
€€
NL, FR. Limb
F4
+ 31 (0)43 361 76 60
www.chiangdynasty.nl
Mon
Lunch, Dinner 50
€€
Chinese
G8
6211 ck
+ 31 (0)43 321 61 23
www.lachine.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 80
€€
Chinese
D2
Restaurant de Cuyp
Tongersestraat 30
Maastricht
6211 ln
+ 31 (0)43 321 83 82
www.restaurantdecuyp.nl
None
Dinner
€€
FR, IT
C4
Restaurant Derlon
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 6
Maastricht
6211 hd
+ 31 (0)43 321 67 70
www.derlon.com
None
Lunch, Dinner 38
€€
FR, Limb
E4
Eetcafé De Dikke Dragonder
Platielstraat 21
Maastricht
6211 gv
+ 31 (0)43 321 41 87
www.dikkedragonder.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 30
€€
FR, Limb
D3
Restaurant Dreamz
Pierre de Coubertinweg 1
Maastricht
6225 xt
+ 31 (0)43 325 90 00
www.goldentulipappleparkmaastricht.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 160
€€
NL, FR
Edd’s Café
Heggenstraat 3
Maastricht
6211 gw
+ 31 (0)43 352 17 17
www.edds-cafe.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 100
€€
NL, FR, SP, Limb D3
Grand Café Centre Ville
Mosae Forum 163
Maastricht
6211 dt
+ 31 (0)43 356 00 09
www.grandcafe-centreville.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 64
€€
INT
E2
Fameuse 'the italian bite'
Vrijthof 14
Maastricht
6211 ld
+ 31 (0)43 321 90 44
www.fameuse.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 85
€€
NL, IT
C3
Brasserie FLO Maastricht
Stationsstraat 28
Maastricht
6221 br
+ 31 (0)43 328 25 25
www.flomaastricht.com
None
Lunch, Dinner 130
€€
FR
G3
◊ Bredestraat 7
Maastricht
6211 ha
+ 31 (0)43 321 14 92
www.florianmaastricht.nl
Mon
Lunch, Dinner 50
€€
IT
D4
Sibemaweg 10
Maastricht
6227 ah
+ 31 (0)43 361 18 11
www.accorhotels.com
None
Lunch, Dinner 120
€€
FR, NL
J5
Florian
Restaurant Food Plaza
Gadjah Mas
l Rechtstraat 42
Maastricht
6221 ek
+ 31 (0)43 321 15 68
www.gadjahmas.nl
None
Dinner
65
€€
Indon.
F3
Eetcafe Il y a
◊ Koestraat 7
Maastricht
6211 hr
+ 31 (0)43 325 07 77
www.eetcafeilya.nl
None
Dinner
48
€€
FR, IT, ESP
D4
Hotel Restaurant In den Hoof
Akersteenweg 218
Maastricht
6227 ae
+ 31 (0)43 361 06 00
www.indenhoof.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 50
€€
FR, Limb
Grand Café-Diner D'n Ingel
Vrijthof 13
Maastricht
6211 ld
+ 31 (0)43 321 72 26
www.ingel.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 120
€€
FR, Limb
C3
Ipanema
Avenue Céramique 250
Maastricht
6221 kx
+ 31 (0)43 329 01 57
www.ipanema.nl
Mon
Lunch
135
€€
FR, IT
F6
Maastricht
6211 ga
+ 31 (0)43 310 09 16
www.klaoske.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 100
€€
FR, Limb
E4
Brusselsestraat 15
Maastricht
6211 pa
+ 31 (0)43 608 05 00
www.livrei.nl
Sun+Mon
Dinner
90
€€
NL, FR
C3
Rechtstraat 88 A
Maastricht
6221 el
+ 31 (0)43 325 04 47
www.lesmarolles.nl
Sun+Mon
Dinner
42
€€
FR, Limb
F4
Grand-café Restaurant Momus
Vrijthof 8
Maastricht
6211 lc
+ 31 (0)43 321 19 37
www.dinos-momus.eu
None
Lunch, Dinner 250
€€
FR, INT
C3
Hotel Restaurant Neuf
Vrijthof 31
Maastricht
6211 le
+ 31 (0)43 329 20 40
www.neufmaastricht.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 50
€€
FR, Mediter.
C3
Grand Cafe Nieuw Bruin
Vrijthof 5
Maastricht
6211 lc
+ 31 (0)43 321 87 24
www.nieuwbruin.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 70
€€
NL, FR
C3
Bistro ‘t Örgelke
Tongersestraat 40
Maastricht
6211 lp
+ 31 (0)43 321 69 82
www.orgelke.nl
Mon+Tue
Dinner
€€
NL, FR
C5
◊ Achter de Molens 2
Maastricht
6211 jc
+ 31 (0)43 321 51 09
www.petitbonheur.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 140
€€
FR
D4
Sporenstraat 5
Maastricht
6211 eb
+ 31 (0)43 321 59 68
www.piekepotloed.nl
Mon
Lunch, Dinner 100
€€
NL, FR, Limb
D3
◊ Tongersestraat 23
Maastricht
6211 ll
+ 31 (0)43 325 28 43
www.reube.nl
None
Dinner
65
€€
FR en Mediter.
C4
Maastricht
6211 lc
+ 31 (0)43 321 99 56
www.rekko.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 77
€€
FR, Limb
C3
't Kläöske
◊ Plankstraat 20
Restaurant Livrei
Les Marolles
Restaurant Petit Bonheur
Bar-Bistro Pieke Potloed
Restaurant Reube
Eetcafé Rekko
l
Vrijthof 10
48
Rilette
◊ Sint Pieterstraat 54
Maastricht
6211 jp
+ 31 (0)43 325 52 84
www.eetcaferilette.nl
None
Dinner
60
€€
FR, IT
D5
Café Sjiek
◊ Sint Pieterstraat 13
Maastricht
6211 jm
+ 31 (0)43 321 01 58
www.cafesjiek.nl
None
Dinner
30
€€
Limb
D5
Maastricht
6212 nb
+ 31 (0)43 321 00 15
www.slavante.nl
None
Lunch
120
€€
NL, Limb
Buitengoed Slavante
Slavante 1
80/81
/ from € 41,- to € 74,- €€€€ / € 75,- and more: €€€€€
Name
Address
Town
Postcode
Telephone
Website
Closed
Open
Seats
Menuprice Cuisine
Map
Le Tapage
St. Pieterstraat 8a
Maastricht
6211 jn
+ 31 (0)43 325 00 74
www.letapage.nl
None
Dinner
50
€€
FR
D5
In de Tennekan vof
Achter het Vleeshuis 21
Maastricht
6211 gr
+ 31 (0)43 321 90 97
www.tennekan.nl
Sun
Lunch, Dinner 40
€€
FR, Limb
D3
Les Trois Seaux
Gubbelstraat 40
Maastricht
6211 ck
+ 31 (0)43 321 20 38
www.lestroisseaux.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 50
€€
Fish
D2
C’est La Vie
Amorsplein 4
Maastricht
6211 gr
+ 31 (0)43 321 69 72
www.cafe-cest-la-vie.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner
€€
D3
Restaurant Villeneuve
◊ Observantenweg 2
Maastricht
6212 er
+ 31 (0)43 325 25 86
www.barrestaurantvilleneuve.nl
Son
Dinner
70 / 80
€€
Fr, IT
C7
Witloof (from Belgium)
◊ Sint Bernardusstraat 12
Maastricht
6211 hl
+ 31 (0)43 323 35 38
www.witloof.nl
Mon+Tue
Dinner
105
€€
Belgian
E4
Restaurant-Brasserie Amadeus
Dominicanerkerkstraat 1A
Maastricht
6211 cz
+ 31 (0)43 356 05 92
www.brasserieamadeus.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 300
€
NL, FR, Glutenfree
D3
D’n 11e Baog
Kesselskade 61
Maastricht
6211 en
+ 31 (0)43 390 06 06
www.11debaog.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 30
€
FR
E3
Chalet Bergrust
Luikerweg 71
Maastricht
6212 nh
+ 31 (0)43 325 54 21
www.bergrust.com
Tue + Thu
Lunch, Dinner 70
€
INT
C8
Boulevard
Stationsstraat 2
Maastricht
6221 bp
+ 31 (0)43 352 16 70
www.boulevard-maastricht.nl
None
Lunch
50
€
IT
G3
Café la Cloche
Vrijthof 12
Maastricht
6211 ld
+ 31 (0)43 321 24 07
www.lacloche.com
None
Lunch, Dinner 42
€
NL, IT
C3
◊ Plein 1992 - 15
Maastricht
6221 jp
+ 31 (0)43 356 19 44
www.coffeelovers.nl
None
Lunch
70
€
IT
F4
Coffeelovers de Annex
Restaurant 'Bij David'
Achter het vleeshuis 27
Maastricht
6211 gr
+ 31 (0)43 321 63 75
www.bijdavid.eu
Mon
Lunch, Dinner 25
€
INT, Region.
D3
Doe Gewoon eten & drinken
Boschstraat 98
Maastricht
6211 az
+ 31 (0)43 350 01 69
www.doe-gewoon.nl
Sun+Mon
Lunch, Dinner 40
€
NL, Limb
D2
Restaurant El Greco
Gubbelstraat 18
Maastricht
6211 ce
+ 31 (0)43 321 84 84
www.elgreco-maastricht.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 140
€
Greek
D2
John Mullins Pub en Rest.
Wijcker Brugstraat 50
Maastricht
6221 ed
+ 31 (0)43 350 01 41
www.johnmullins.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 100
€
Fusion
F3
De Kadans
Kesselskade 62
Maastricht
6211 en
+ 31 (0)43 326 17 00
www.dekadans.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 200
€
Fusion
E3
Eetcafé De Lanteern
O.L. Vrouweplein 26
Maastricht
6211 he
+ 31 (0)43 321 43 26
www.lanteern.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 30
€
NL, FR
D4
Eetcafé Minckelers
Markt 35
Maastricht
6211 ck
+ 31 (0)43 321 65 38
www.minckelers.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 70
€
NL, FR, Limb
D2
Kaffee 't Perrepluke
Kesselskade 47
Maastricht
6211 en
+ 31 (0)43 321 45 67
Mon
Lunch, Dinner 25
€
INT
E3
Grandcafé de Perroen-Pallieter
Vrijthof 34-35
Maastricht
6211 le
+ 31 (0)43 325 20 73
www.perroen.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 180
€
NL, FR
C3
Café Eetkamer Saint Servais
Susserweg 1
Maastricht
6213 ne
+ 31 (0)43 321 29 44
www.st-servais.n
Tue
Lunch, Dinner 120
€
NL, FR
Eetcafé De Sjans
Mergelweg 1
Maastricht
6212 xa
+ 31 (0)43 321 48 71
www.sjansmaastricht.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 65
€
INT
C7
Subway
Hoenderstraat 30
Maastricht
6211 em
+ 31 (0)43 350 08 84
www.subwaymaastricht.nl
None
Lunch
36
€
INT
D3
Tuutsje vaan Teunsje
Wycker Brugstraat 41
Maastricht
6221 eb
+ 31 (0) 43 879 53 73
www.tuutsje.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner
-
€
NL, Limb
F3
IJssalon Venezia
Nieuwstraat 10
Maastricht
6211 cs
+ 31 (0)43 321 97 72
www.venezia-maastricht.nl
None
Lunch
120
€
Ice-cream
D3
Brasserie Vrijthof 9
Vrijthof 9
Maastricht
6211 lc
+ 31 (0)43 356 11 10
www.vrijthof9.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 140
€
FR, IT
C3
RESTAURANTS OUTSIDE MAASTRICHT
Restaurant In Kanne en Kruike
Statiestraat 39
Kanne-Riemst (B)
3770
+ 32 (0)12 45 25 75
www.kanneenkruike.com
Dinner
60
€€
FR, IT
D3
Restaurant Pirandello
Tunnelweg 99
Landgraaf
6372 xh
+ 31 (0)45 546 43 43
Tue
Dinner
80
€€€€
IT
C6
Château Sint Gerlach
Joseph Corneli Allée 1
Valkenburg a/d Geul 6301 kk
+ 31 (0)43 608 88 88
Sun+Mon
Dinner
60
€€€€
FR
D5
De Geulhemermolen
Geulhemmerweg 49
Berg en Terblijt
6325 pj
+ 31 (0)43-604 04 49
www.geulhemermolen.nl
None
Lunch, Dinner 80
€€
FR
D4
Restaurant Herberg St. Brigida
Dorpstraat 36
Noorbeek
6255 an
+ 31 (0)43 457 13 47
www.herbergsintbrigida.nl
Wed
Lunch, Dinner 40
€€
FR, Limb
E5
: culinary & out on the town /cafés and bars
82/83
Café 't Pothuiske
Het Bat 1
6211 EX Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 60 02
www.pothuiske.nl
De Kadans
Kesselskade 62
6211 EN Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 326 17 00
www.dekadans.nl
f E3 MARK T
Café Charlemagne
O.L. Vrouweplein 24
6211 HE Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 93 73
www.cafecharlemagne.nl
Café 'Take One'
Bierspecialiteitencafe
Rechtstraat 28
6221 EJ Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 64 23
www.takeonebiercafe.nl
D'n Hiemel
Termileslaan 171
6229 VV Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 356 06 93
www.hiemel.com
f F3 W YCK
Café de Pieter
6211 JN Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 356 15 00
Café Tribunal
Tongersestraat 1
6211 LL Margraten
T +31 (0)43 210 93 90
www.detribunal.nl
Blanche Dael Coffeelovers
Expressobar
Ruiterij 2
6221 EW Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 356 19 44
www.coffeelovers.nl
f F4 CERAMIQUE
Sjinkerij de Bóbbel
De Bobbel (Dutch for a fat-bellied bottle of gin) is
located a stone's throw away from the beautiful
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square. Enjoy a good
glass of beer or wine in this bar with its unique
ambiance, where it might be busy and bustling
one day, yet quiet and relaxing the next, making
it easy to sit at a table and enjoy the good company
of friends. The lunch menu with its local favourites,
the extensive selection of beer and liqueurs
(the various house liqueurs being the speciality,
including the internationally renowned Bitter
Bobbelke), and the ample range of “open” wines
have contributed to the decades of success enjoyed
by Sjinkerij de Bobbel.
In den Ouden Vogelstruys
In den Ouden Vogelstruys is quite possibly the
oldest, but certainly the liveliest cafe in Maastricht.
The cafe is the second home to many a Maastricht
native, and the stage for a variety of activities. This
is the place to be for expertly-tapped beer and the
best cup of coffee in Maastricht. All of this added
to the bar’s rich history and unsurpassed ambiance
are reason enough to stop in at In den Ouden
Vogelstruys on the Vrijthof square.
Wolfstraat 32 / 6211 gn Maastricht
t +31 (0)43 321 74 13 / www.debobbel.com
t +31 43 321 48 88 / www.vogelstruys.nl
f D5 JEKERK WARTIER
Café Falstaff
Sint Amorsplein 6
6211 GT Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 72 38
www.cafe-falstaff.com
f D3 VRIJTHOF
Café in de Karkol
Stokstraat 5
6211 GB Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 70 35
54
f C3 VRIJTHOF
Stadscafé LURE
Grote Looiersstraat 7
6211 JH Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 17 75
www.cafelure.nl
f D5 JEKERK WARTIER
f C4 JEKERK WARTIER
Café van Bommel
Platielstraat 15
6211 CV Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 44 00
www.cafevanbommel.nl
Stadsherbergh
de Knijnspiep
Muntstraat 45
6211 EH Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 40 65
www.knijnspiep.nl
f D3 VRIJTHOF
f D3 MARK T
Dancing - Club
de alla - For Students
Leliestraat 5-11
6211 EA Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 325 47 24
www.alla.nl
f D3 VRIJTHOF
53
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84/85
: active in South Limburg
It would be a shame to leave Maastricht after
only one day, wouldn’t it? Maastricht by night
is more than worth the effort. A great place to
spend the night. The ultimate excuse to take
your time exploring the city and its surroundings.
Book online easily
and quickly
You can book a hotel, bed
& breakfast, flat or group
accommodation easily and
quickly using the online
service provided by VVV
Maastricht. Just go to:
Pleasant
dreams
Looking for a bed & breakfast,
a youth hostel, a small hotel
in a historic building, a trendy
design hotel, a château hotel,
or the kind of service provided
by an international chain?
Wherever you sleep, you’ll be
under the care of hotel owners
who emphasise hospitality
and quality. And there is
something in Maastricht
for every taste and budget.
VVV Maastricht will be happy
to help you find the right
accommodation, quickly and
professionally, and will answer
any questions you may have
regarding price, location
facilities etc.
: active in South Limburg / active relaxation
City trip or short holiday
Maastricht has too much to
offer to take in on 1 day, so staying
overnight makes perfect sense.
Instead of spending an afternoon on a combination of art,
culture and shopping, your stay
will then become a brief holiday.
And this will be even more so if
you take the time to explore the
surroundings. With cities like
Heerlen, Hasselt, Liege and
Aachen within easy reach, city
enthusiasts will be happy they
stayed a bit longer.
Packages
If you would like to stay in
Maastricht a few nights, VVV
Maastricht can offer you a choice
of very attractive packages. It’s
not only easy and convenient but
also surprisingly affordable.
You can book packages online
via www.vvvmaastricht.eu, but
you can of course also contact
our department for Information
and Reservation,
86/87
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 (Mon-Sat
9 AM-6 PM), or send an e-mail to
[email protected]
Active in South-Limburg
Surprisingly active! Getting some
exercise, enjoying the great outdoors and looking for challenges:
South Limburg has it all.
Relaxation after exertion: yet
another field in which Maastricht and its surrounding areas
stand out. A challenging day
of mountain biking followed
by a relaxing break at a beautiful
terrace; playing 18 holes and then
dining in style; snowboarding and
then giving your aching muscles
a well-deserved pampering in a
thermal bath, or just taking a
stroll through the gorgeous green
hills in the unique South Limburg
landscape with a view of meandering streams, authentic timbered
houses, and castles. Whichever
combination you choose, the result
is the same: a delightful feeling of
satisfaction!
Relax and enjoy
In Maastricht and the surrounding area, you can find various
wellness hotels where you can
take care of the needs of your
body as well as soul. Feeling fit
often starts with staying active
but also relaxing, preferably in
a natural setting. Within the city,
you can go for walks through
city parks and gardens; outside
the city, forests and rolling hills
offer ample opportunity for walking and cycling. And if your legs
are still looking for more action,
you can always pay a visit to one
of the local golf courses, such as
Maastricht International Golf
or the Rijk van Margraten. And
the surrounding region also
offers a great many possibilities.
But whatever activity you choose,
after a day of physical exercise,
a visit to the sauna or a massage
plus a healthy balanced meal
are always welcome.
Centuriesold
hospitality
The former Gothic
Kruisherenklooster
(Monastery of the Crutched
Friars) and church were
turned into the prestigious
Kruisherenhotel. The 15th
century marl-built complex
is now witness to the com
bination of the former
monastery and the contemporary spirit of a luxurious
design hotel. The building
is still a monument to the
history of the monastery,
where visitors were afforded
the same hospitality over 500
years ago as they receive now.
: active in South Limburg / active relaxation
: active in South Limburg / where to go
88/89
Other activities
If you decide to explore Maastricht and its surroundings from the vantage point of a hot-air
balloon, you will be treated to spectacular
views of a border region encompassing three
different countries. You can also explore the
Grensmaas (section of the Meuse River near
the border) nature reserve by canoe or hug the
water in a kayak as the river winds between
peaceful pastures. Boat owners will be given a
warm welcome in Maastricht’s attractive marinas. The inner city harbour, ’t Bassin, is located
adjacent to the city centre and is well known
for its popular restaurants and terraces. On the
south side of Maastricht, lies the Pietersplas
marina with modern facilities offering you
with comfortable year-round moorage. And
if you don’t own a boat, you can still enjoy the
water. Rederij Stiphout will welcome you for
a short or longer boat trip over the Meuse, for
example to visit the Belgian city of Liege or for a
visit to nearby St. Pietersberg Hill. And if you’re
not afraid of heights, you can visit Snowworld
for some skiing or the Rocca climbing centre,
both of which are indoor facilities.
Zuid Limburgse Stoomtrein Maatschappij
(ZLSM) Take a nostalgic train trip on the “Miljoenenlijn” (Million Line), cutting right through the beautiful
South Limburg Hill Country. Experience the romance
of travel as it once was, and sink into the soft velvety seats
as the beautiful landscape rolls by. You can board the
train at any of the stations along the route (no reservations
needed). Opening hours: see website. Entrance price for
adults: € 12.00 / for children up to 12: € 5.00 / Senior
citizens (60+): € 10.00.
Stationstraat 20-22 / 6369 VJ Simpelveld
T +31 (0)45 544 00 18 / www.miljoenenlijn.nl
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Blotevoetenpark Brunssum
Experience the pleasure of walking barefoot for up to
4 km! Walking barefoot on the barefoot walking path
challenges you to experience nature from a different
perspective. It's healthy, challenging and fun! Open:
3 Apr to 30 Oct inclusive; Entrance fee: adults € 6.00,
children € 3.00
Ganzepool / Schutterspark Brunssum
T +31 (0)6 38 20 63 03 / www.blotevoetenpark.nl
56
f C6 regional map
Rijwiel en Vespaverhuur Cycle Center
Rent Vespas, hybrid and electrical bicycles, push
scooters, all-terrain bicycles, racing bicycles and
more: for individual rentals, visit our branch
in Valkenburg (industrial estate behind the
Valkenburg railway station). For groups, we can
also transport up to 300 two-wheelers throughout
Europe and have a reputation for service, reliability
and quality. We supply you with a route map and,
if you wish, a professional guide, before we send
you off to the most beautiful spots in the South
Limburg Hill Country on a two-wheeler of your
choice.
Continium – Discovery Center Kerkrade
A day out filled with science and technology
Let the world of science and technology surprise
you in the Continium! In this hands-on attraction,
you discover a great deal about the world around
you. Battle with robots, view a mine, or zoom in on
nanoparticles. You won't have enough time or hands
to try out all the opportunities for experiencing science in action. Take a trip through time in the Time
Warp Theatre, discover the Explore Zone, try your
hand out in the Experiment Zone and much more!
Opening hours: see website
Entrance fee for children up to 12: € 8.50
De Valkenberg 8b
6301 PM Valkenburg aan de Geul
T +31 (0)43 601 53 38 / www.cyclecenter.nl
57
f D5 regional map
Museumplein 2 / 6461 MA Kerkrade
T +31 (0)45 567 08 09 / www.continium.nl
58
f C6 regional map
: active in South Limburg / where to go
: active in South Limburg / other places
Maastricht International Golf
Cross-border 18-hole golf course
(13holes in NL and 5 in Belgium).
Dousbergweg 90
6216 GC Maastricht
T + 31 (0)43 328 17 40
www.migolf.nl
See website for rates
Opening hours: Mon to Sun,
depending on season
Valkenburgs Grottenaquarium
The Valkenburg cave aquarium has been enjoyed
by over 8 million enthusiastic visitors from all
over the world over the last 55 years. A visit to this
aquarium, which is located in a real underground
cave, is an unforgettable experience for everyone.
The aquarium displays a collection of fresh
water and marine fish, reptiles and amphibians.
Regardless of weather conditions outside, the
temperature is always around 20°C.
Opening hours: from Easter to autumn vacation:
Mon-Sun 11 AM-4:30 PM. July & Aug: Mon-Sun:
10:30 AM-5 PM. Other info: see website
Trichtergrubbe 2 / 6301 bv Valkenburg a/d Geul
t +31 (0)43 604 29 29 (also fax no)
if no answer: t +31 (0)43 601 23 36
www.grottenaquarium.nl
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Fun Valley Bij Maastricht
In the most beautiful valley in the Netherlands,
4 km south of Maastricht, lies Fun Valley - a unique
IN – AND – OUTDOOR recreation park offering a
maximum degree of fun for everyone. We also offer
various challenging group activities, including the
popular pedal train, paintball packages, climbing,
rope sliding, teambuilding programmes, challenge
circuit etc. – also INDOOR and year-round! – of
course with ample opportunity to eat and drink.
The all-in price, which includes various attractions,
makes a visit more than worth it.
Opening hours: see website. Entrance fee: starts
at € 7.00 p.p. (subject to change) Children up to
2 years: free
Oosterweg 5 / 6245 lc Eijsden
T +31 (0)43 409 44 41 / www.funvalleymaastricht.nl
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Golfcourse 'Het Rijk van
Margraten'
This fully-fledged golf course has an
18-hole competitive course, a 9-hole
practice course, and a beautiful new
clubhouse.
Bemelerweg 99
6267 AL Cadier en Keer
T + 31 (0)43 356 99 99
www.golfenophetrijk.nl
See website for rates
Opening hours: Mon to Sun,
depending on season
f D4 REGIONAL MAP
Vizitz
A luxurious private sauna with all
the facilities you would expect from
a modern facility; various massage
options available.
Papenweg 60a
6212 CH Maastricht
T + 31 (0)43 785 00 99
www.vizitz.eu
Opening hours: 7 days per week
by reservation.
f E8 SINT PIETER
90/91
Tough or Scooter Tour
Take a 2½-hour tour of Maastricht
from the back of a tough chopper,
bicycle or scooter.
p.a. Velkenskamp 1
6097 NN Panheel
T +31 (0)475 57 90 80
www.tegekman.nl
Price: € 17.50 (+ €1 p.p.
mandatory insurance).
Opening hours for reservations
office: Mon to Fri, from 9 AM
to 5 PM
Kayak & Rafting Tour
Limburg
Take a nature safari on the beautiful
border section of the Meuse over the
rapids on USA army rafts.
Broekmolenweg 16
3690 Zutendaal (B)
T +32 (0)89 614 424
www.kajaktourlimburg.nl
Rates: see website
Opening hours: 15 Apr to 1 July
and 1 Sep to 1 Nov. By reservation
Cave biking
(ASP adventure)
Led by an experienced ASP guide,
discover the most beautiful underground locations. Duration: approx.
1 hour.
Daelhemmerweg 150
Valkenburg
T + 31 (0)43 604 06 75
www.aspadventure.nl
Price: € 25.00 p.p.
Opening hours: Sat & Sun
– and during school holidays –
by reservation.
Kajak Maasland,
Rafting & Outdoor
Discover the Limburg Grensmaas
by kayak, canoe or raft.
Gauwakkerstraat 54
3621 Lanaken (Belgium)
T +31 (0)89 71 73 90
www.kajakmaasland.be
Opening hours: by reservation
rafting year-round, canoeing
and kayaking from Apr to Nov
Rates: see website
f D5 REGIONAL MAP
ROCCA Sport & Adventure
Activities centre for mountain bike
and cycle rentals, PDA walking
tours, climbing, etc.
Landsraderweg 13, 6271 NT
Gulpen, T + 31 (0)43 450 47 47
www.rocca.nl
Entrance fee for adults: starts at
€ 10.50 p.p.; entrance fee up to
12 years: starts at € 6.25 p.p.
Opening hours: Sat to Mon
10 AM-6 PM, Tue to Wed 10
AM-10:30 PM, Fri 10 AM-9 PM
Canoe & Rafting Maastricht
Paddling through areas of natural
beauty. Tours by canoe/raft/bicycle.
p.a. De Steeg 2
6268 NW Bemelen
T +31 (0)6 15 05 29 03
www.kanomaastricht.nl
Price: starts at € 10.00 p.p.
Opening hours: 1 apr to
1 nov - by reservation
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Mosaqua subtropical swimming paradise in Gulpen
The largest subtropical swimming
paradise in the Euregion.
Landsraderweg 11
6271 NT Gulpen
T + 31 (0)43 450 74 00 / 13
www.mosaqua.nl
Entrance fee: see website
f D5 REGIONAL MAP
Viti BV
Guided tours, tastings, workshops and
package deals all relating to regional
products, winegrowing and wine.
Meerssenhoven 200
6222 PD Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 364 48 56
www.viti.nl. By appointment
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SnowWorld Landgraaf
SnowWorld Landgraaf, the place to be
to get that winter sports feeling in the
Netherlands - a great snowy day out ...
indoors! Witte Wereld 1, 6372 VG
Landgraaf, T +31 (0)45 547 07 00
www.snowworld.com
Opening hours: Mon to Fri: 9 AM
to 11 PM; Sat and Sun: 8 AM to 11
PM Admission price for adults:
starting at € 20.50; Admission for
children: starting at € 17.50
f C6 REGIONAL MAP
Thermae 2000
Authentic wellness on the top of the
Cauberg hill. Cauberg 25-27
6301 BT Valkenburg a/d Geul
T +31 (0) 43 609 20 00
www.thermae.nl
Entrance fee: Mon to Fri
€ 29.50 p.p. Sat to Sun € 32.50
p.p. Opening hours: daily from
9 AM to 11 PM
f D5 REGIONAL MAP
Funville Speellounge
A unique covered play area for
children from the ages of 0 to 12 with
child-minding service in the heart
of Maastricht!
Kesselskade 43
6211 EN Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 22 12
www.funville.nl
Opening hours: Wed, Thu and
Sun from 11 AM to 7 PM
Fri & Sat from 11 AM to 8 PM
Entrance fee for adults: € 5.00 /
€ 3.75 with discount pass
Entrance fee for children:
€ 9.00 / € 6.75 with discount pass
f E3 MARK T
Fort Willem playground
For young and old. Run around,
climb and clamber on 50 pieces of
playground equipment, splash in the
kiddies’ pool, and try your luck on the
mini golf course.
Kastanjelaan 50,
6217 SB Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 13 97(high season)
T +31 (0)43 343 15 97 (low season)
www.speeltuinfortwillem.nl
Entrance fee for adults:
€ 1.70 p.p. Entrance fee for
children (to 12 years): € 1.70 p.p.
(subject to change) Opening
hours: 1 Apr-15 Sep 10 AM-6 PM,
Sundays and holidays 1 PM-6 PM.
92/93
Boerderij Daalhoeve
Petting zoo
Romeinsebaan 200
6215 SK Maastricht / Daalhof
T+ 31 (0)43 347 47 86
www.cnme.nl
Opening hours: Tue to Fri 10 AM1 PM and 2 PM-5 PM, Sun 2 PM-5 PM
St. Pietersberg Pub & Eatery
and Mini Golf Course
Luikerweg 78, 6212 NH
Maastricht, T + 31 (0)43 321 17 29
www.midgetgolfmaastricht.nl
opening hours: see website (seasonal)
f b8 Sint Pieter
MUSEUMS IN THE
SURROUNDING AREA
Afrikacentrum, museum
for West African art
Three storeys of Africa Beautiful
African art. Exhibit on day-to-day
life in the region.
Rijksweg 15, 6267 AC Cadier
en Keer, T +31 (0)43 407 73 83
www.afrikacentrum.nl
p.p.; entrance fee for children:
€ 3.50 p.p. Opening hours:
Tue to Sun 1:30 PM-5 PM
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Kasteel Hoensbroek
Hoensbroek Castle is one of the largest
castles in the Netherlands and the only
museum castle in Limburg.
Klinkertstraat 118
6433 PB Hoensbroek
T +31 (0)45 522 72 72
www.kasteelhoensbroek.nl
Opening hours: Daily 10 AM 5:30 PM. Closed on: 1 Jan,
Carnival and 24, 25, 31 Dec
26 Dec open from 12 PM
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Thermenmuseum
Thermal bath museum built over the
unique excavation of a Roman bathhouse dating from around 120 AD.
Coriovallumstraat 9
6411 CA Heerlen
T +31 (0)45 560 51 00
www.thermenmuseum.nl
p.p.; entrance fee for children:
€ 5.50 p.p. Opening hours: Tue
to Fri 10 AM-5 PM; Sat, Sun and
holidays 12 AM-5 PM
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BICYCLE AND SCOOTER
RENTALS
Aon de stasie
Bicycle specialist with a broad
assortment of accessories, bicycles
and other two-wheelers.
Stationsplein 26, 6221 BT
Maastricht, T +31 (0)43 321 11 00
www.aondestasie.nl
Opening hours: Mon to Fri
05:15 AM-01:15 AM, Sat 06:00
AM-01:15 AM and Sun 07:15
AM-01:15 AM. Rates: see website
f G3 W YCK
Courtens Bike Sport
Bicycle rentals only 5 minutes by foot
from the Vrijthof.
Calvariestraat 16
6211 NJ Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 38 20
www.fietsverhuurmaastricht.nl
(seasonal) Rates: starting at
€9.50 per bicycle per day
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Maastricht Biking
Mountain biking over hills and valleys along forgotten quiet places even
in the roughest landscape.
T +31 (0)6 178 387 28
www.maastricht-biking.com
Opening hours: by reservation
Rates: See website
Cycle Center
Tweewielerverhuur
Bicycle rental firm, electro-bikes,
ATBs, scooters and much more.
De Valkenberg 8/b
6301 PM Valkenburg a/d Geul
T + 31 (0)43 601 53 38
www.cyclecenter.nl
(seasonal) Rates: see website
f D4 REGIONAL MAP
Orangebike
Bicycle rental, cycling tours, special
package deals and guides. Arrangements
can be made for groups on request.
Sint Jacobstraat 4B
6211 LB Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 311 36 13
www.orangebike.nl
Opening hours: Easter to
September daily 9.00 AM to
6.00 PM. Rest of year: Thu to
Sun 9.00 to 6.00 PM. Prices:
from €6 See website for all rates.
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La Dolce Vespa
Vespa rental, 7 days a week.
Postwagenstraat 8, 6219 NP,
Maastricht, T +31(0) 43 609 07 05
www.ladolcevespa.nl
ATTRACTIONS AND SIGHTS
OF INTEREST IN THE
SURROUNDING REGION
Gaiapark Kerkrade Zoo
Discover the adventure of nature during
4 voyages of exploration; 3 times voted
the Netherlands’ most beautiful zoo!
Dentgenbachweg 105
6468 PG Kerkrade
T +31 (0)45 567 60 70
www.gaiapark.nl
Entrance fees: see website
Opening hours: 365 days a year
from 10 AM
f C6 REGIONAL MAP
Labyrint Drielandenpunt Vaals
Wander about, lose your way and find
it back again in the Three-Countries
Labyrinth; atmospheric café with
adjoining terraces. Viergrenzenweg
97, 6291 BM Vaals
T +31 (0)43 306 52 00
www.drielandenpunt.nl
Entrance fee for adults: € 3.25 p.p.
Entrance fee for children: € 2.75
p.p. Opening hours: from 1 Apr
to 1 Nov (incl.) daily from 10 AM
to 6 PM
f B4 VRIJTHOF
A Gogo Valkenburg
(Valkenburg cableway)
Complete programme including laser
games in the underground caves,
cableway, toboggan run, Mission
Possible, Paintballing and lunch and
dinner options.
Neerhem 44
6301 CJ Valkenburg a/d Geul
T +31 (0)43 609 06 09
www.agogovalkenburg.nl
Opening hours and rates:
see website
f D5 REGIONAL MAP
Ballonvaren
Location: by arrangement
T +31 (0)43 306 56 19
www.fredair.nl
Rates: see website
Greetzz Ballonvaarten
(hot-air balloon tours)
Event location: Park de Geusselt
Stadionweg, Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 201 06 10
www.greetzz.com
Rates: see website
Fort Eben Emael
This fort, situated in an impressive location, was once the strongest fort in Europe.
Rue du Fort 40, B-4690 Eben-Emael
(Belgium), T +32 (0)4 286 28 61
www.fortissimus.be
Entrance fee for adults: (subject
to change) € 6.00 p.p. Entrance
fee for children: € 3.00 p.p.
f D3 REGIONAL MAP
Géologium du Broukay
Moulin du Broukay
Exhibition of the history of this
part of the Jeker Valley.
4690 Eben-emael (Belgium)
T +32 (0)42 869 270
www.gmvloisirs.be
f D3 REGIONAL MAP
Kasteelruïne & Fluweelengrot
(velvet cave) Valkenburg
Experience the Middle Ages at
the only elevated fortress in the
Netherlands, and discover the secret
escape tunnels to the Fluweelengrot
Grendelplein 13/ Daalhemerweg 27
6301 BS (post) 6301 BJ
Valkenburg aan de Geul
T +31 (0)43 609 01 10
www.kasteelvalkenburg.nl
Entrance fee for adults: combination ticket: € 6.80 p.p. Entrance
fee for children: combination
ticket: € 5.00 p.p. Opening hours:
see website (seasonal)
f D5 REGIONAL MAP
Landcommanderij
Alden Biesen
Impressive complex of castles built
by the German order of knights
Kasteelstraat 6, B-3740 Bilzen
Belgie, T +32 (0)89 51 93 43
www.alden-biesen.be
p.p. Admission for children 12
and under: free. Opening hours:
Summers: daily from 9 AM to
5 PM, in winter Tue to Sun 10
AM-5 PM f D2 REGIONAL MAP
: practical information
Regenboogspiraal
Hundertwasser
2½-hour guided tour through the
work of the architect Hundertwasser,
incl. coffee or tea with vlaai.
Onderstestraat 35
6301 KA Valkenburg a/d Geul
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21
p.p. Opening hours: Guided
tour Tue, Wed and Thu at 2.00
PM. Guided tour Sat at 1 PM.
Reservations via VVV
Maastricht
Fast link to Europe
Comfortable and fast: the Maastricht- Brussels Express!
With the Maastricht-Brussels Express train, you can get
from Brussels to the heart of Maastricht in a mere hour
and 15 minutes. Travelling from Paris, the Thalys will get
you to Maastricht in just under 3 hours, and the Eurostar
can take you there from London in just over 3 hours. Easy
and simple, comfortable and fast, 12 times a day on week
days, every hour on the hour.
94/95
T +31 (0)23 569 86 56
www.sixt.nl
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TAXI
Taxibedrijf Estax
Rijksweg 1
6227 SV Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 361 55 00
www.estax.nl
Taxi ranks:
Railway station f G3 W YCK
Market f D2 mark t
Vrijthof f c3 Vrijthof
f D5 REGIONAL MAP
RentaRolla Carand Busrental
Heerderdwarsstraat 24
6224 LT Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 711 50 90
www.rentarolla-autoverhuur.nl
Torenmolen van Gronsveld
Dating from 1618, this windmill still
grinds grain for farmers and home
bakers.
Rijksweg 90, 6228 XZ Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 361 47 21
Opening hours: every first and
third Saturday of the month if
the wind is strong enough.
f D4 REGIONAL MAP
Steenkolenmijn Valkenburg
Go searching for coal underground
with an ex-mineworker as your guide.
Daalhemerweg 31
6301 BJ Valkenburg a/d Geul
T +31 (0)43 601 24 91
www.steenkolenmijn.nl
p.p., children: € 5.35 p.p.
Open: High season 10 AM-5 PM,
low season see website
f D5 REGIONAL MAP
Car & parking
Maastricht is easily accessible
from all directions by car. But
once you reach the city, you
should not count on finding a
free parking space. As a rule,
the hours that apply to paid
parking spots are from 8 AM to
6 PM from Monday to Saturday
and on shopping Sundays as
well as from 6 PM to 9 PM on
Thursday evenings and other
late-night shopping evenings.
Detailed information about
parking facilities and prices
can be found at:
www.maastrichtbereikbaar.nl.
Q-Park
T 0900 446 68 80
www.q-park.nl
Thrifty Car Rental
Spoorweglaan 18
6221 BS Maastricht
T +31 (0)43 321 61 63
www.thriftymaastricht.nl
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Sixt rent a car
Stationsplein 29
6221 BT Maastricht
of Watermolen 42
6229 PM Maastricht
: practical information
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Public transport
publisher’s imprint
Maastricht can easily be reached by train or
bus. The main station is centrally located, and
most of the city’s attractions are within walking
distance.
maastricht: city guide 2011 is published by the
touristboard of Maastricht:
Bus
Veolia Transport Limburg
Parallelweg 59, 6221 BD Maastricht
www.veolia-transport.nl
T 0900 92 92 (€ 0.70 / minute)
Trein
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (Dutch Railways)
Centraal Station, Stationsplein 27
6221 BT Maastricht
www.ns.nl / T 0900 92 92 (€ 0.70 per minute)
Maastricht- Brussel Express:
information and tickets online
www.maastrichtbrusselexpress.nl
Tickets may be booked via the VVV shop during
opening hours.
BICYCLE AND SCOOTER
Of course, you can also explore Maastricht by
bicycle and scooter. Rental locations are shown
on page 93. Note: you are allowed to park your
bicycle only in designated areas in Maastricht.
We recommend that you make use of a bicycle
shed (with or without surveillance), which are
often free of charge anyway!
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VVV Maastricht
Het Dinghuis | Kleine Staat 1, 6211 ED Maastricht
Information & (hotel-)reservations
T +31 (0)43 325 21 21 / F +31 (0)43 321 37 46
[email protected]
Group reservations and information
Mon to Sat 9 AM-5 PM
T +31 (0)43 350 62 62 / F +31 (0)43 350 62 70
[email protected]
Design
Zuiderlicht, Maastricht
Images
Paul Mellaart, Hugo Thomassen, Jonathan Vos,
Philip Driessen, Zuiderlicht, Harry Heuts, Peter Stigter,
Kim Zwarts, Fotopersbureau Image, Annemiek Mommers,
Luc Hommes, Rijk van Margraten, Studiopress, Mark
Kuipers, VVV Maastricht, advertisers, participants
VVV and many others.
Printing
Print house Moderna Moderna, Paal-Beringen.
Circulation 100.000
Responsibility and liability
This brochure has been prepared with the greatest
possible care. All rates specified are subject to change.
VVV Maastricht cannot accept any liability for mistakes
or inaccuracies.
AIRPORTS
Maastricht-Aachen Airport is
located not far from the city
centre, and the airports of
Brussels, Weeze-Niederrhein
(Düsseldorf North) Köln-Bonn
and Eindhoven are located about
60-90 minutes away by car.
North Sea
Amsterdam
UNITED
KINGDOM
THE NETHERLANDS
Rotterdam
GERMANY
Eindhoven
Maastricht-Aachen
Airport
London
Düsseldorf
Antwerp
Maastricht
Brussels
BELGIUM
1 hour
FRANCE
2 hours
Paris
Köln
Aachen
3 hours
Liège
5
Legend
N
9
park
3740
districts:
11
21
23
22
36
Vrijthof
18
24
Markt
31
Stokstraatkwartier
38
25 1
3 4 28
30
34
54
32
27
33
Jekerkwartier
2
17
35 29
53
20
49
16
42
45
43
41
Wyck
44
46
Céramique
Belvédère
50
48
39
15
51
19
14
47
13
Sint Pieter
edge of city centre
8
10 12
More detailed
information
about these
places of interest
can be found
under ‘Zicht op
Maastricht’, the
cultural biography (p. 5).
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city guide - VVV Maastricht

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